Lee shared the video on social media on Friday saying Israeli soldiers abused a Palestinian child and then threw him off a rooftop.
In a post on X, Lee said it is necessary to determine the authenticity of the video and assess what actions were taken, stressing the seriousness of the allegations.
“Wartime homicide is no different from matters that we take issue with, such as the forced (enslavement of) comfort women, and the massacre of Jewish people,” he said.
The video was posted on X by user Jvnior with the caption: “LIVE FOOTAGE: IDF (Israeli army) soldiers tortured a Palestinian kid and threw him off a roof. They call themselves ‘the most moral army.’”
Lee said in a separate post that the incident occurred in September 2024.
He added that the White House had described the incident as “disturbing,” while Israel said an investigation had been carried out and measures taken in response.
In a subsequent post, Lee shared a news report related to Israel’s remarks and expressed disappointment about the “continued violations of human rights and international law,” saying global criticism should be taken into account.
“For the sake of universal human rights and the national interests of the Republic of Korea, I must work harder to find things I can do,” he said.