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FACT CHECK: Did Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Call Indian PM Modi ‘A Zionist Slave?’

Post shared on facebook Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “Zionist slave”, it has been claimed.

Verdict: False

This claim is not mentioned on PM Modi’s website or his verified social media accounts, nor is there any other evidence to support this claim.

Fact check:

Modi reportedly met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS annual summit on Tuesday. moscow times. During the meeting, Modi said he hoped the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war would be resolved “peacefully” and “quickly,” the newspaper said.

According to a Facebook post, Mr. Abbas called Mr. Modi a “Zionist slave.” The post reads, “Breaking news Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls Indian Prime Minister Modi a ‘Zionist slave’,” but does not cite sources to support the claim. The post also includes a photo of Abbas.

This claim is false and was not even mentioned in the Indian Prime Minister’s statement. Website Even his verification socializing media account. Similarly, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. both today’s india and DFRAC Through articles published on October 1st, we debunked this claim. (Related: Video shows Algerian celebration, not Iranian attack)

Although there is no evidence to support this claim, a source said PM Modi and Abbas recently met in New York. Posted on September 22nd It was shared via PM Modi’s verified X account.

“Meeted with President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. He reiterated India’s support for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. We exchanged views on further strengthening our long-standing friendship with the Palestinian people,” the post said. .

September 23rd, economic times It reported that the meeting between the two leaders took place “on the sidelines of the United Nations Future Summit.” The newspaper also reported that during the same meeting, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s support for Palestine “including continued humanitarian assistance.”

Check Your Fact has contacted PM Modi’s spokesperson for comment.