Weapons apparently produced by North Korea were likely used by Hamas in its offensive against Israel, expert analysis of photos published by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and independent media reveal.

But North Korean state media on Friday refuted the suggestion, with claims that “fake media organizations” and “quasi-experts” had been responsible for spreading “baseless rumors” that DPRK weapons systems had been used in Hamas’ attack on Israel.

“The U.S. administration’s reptile press bodies and quasi-experts are spreading a groundless and false rumor that ‘North Korea’s weapons’ seemed to be used for the attack on Israel. They are also building