Malala Yousafzai has reaffirmed her earlier statement in which she described Israel’s actions in Palestine as genocide, saying she first made the remarks in October 2023.
Speaking on a podcast hosted by singer and activist Shehzad Roy, she rejected criticism on social media claiming she has remained silent on the issue, stating that she has repeatedly posted and spoken about Palestine.
She also highlighted the spread of misinformation around her statements, saying people often overlook her public comments.
Referring to the ongoing conflict, she noted the large-scale destruction and civilian casualties reported in Gaza over the past two years.
Separately, she mentioned a recent incident involving a school strike in Iran, saying she had quickly condemned the attack that killed children and teachers, but misinformation still suggested otherwise.
Malala urged people to verify facts before making claims on social media.
