Journalist: Recently, Israeli media outlets TheMarker and Haaretz published an in-depth investigative article titled “Falun Gong Encouraged a Cancer Patient to Shun Medical Care”, which exposed the despicable acts and cult nature of “Falun Gong” — including its disregard for science, harm inflicted on patients, and misleading of the public. What is your comment on this?

Chinese Embassy Spokesperson: We have noted the reports. As the article notes, the cancer patient was deceived and misled by “Falun Gong” and ultimately lost her life. We are deeply saddened by her tragic experience and deeply outraged by the harmful practices of “Falun Gong”, which were the root cause of this tragedy.

“Falun Gong” (also known as “Falun Dafa”) is a cult organization banned by the Chinese Government in 1999 and has remained prohibited. Since then, it has spread to many parts of the world, causing serious harm on its followers and their families in numerous countries, including China and Israel. Its actions are reprehensible. The article in Haaretz, based on real-life cases, once again lays bare the false veneer of “Truth, Compassion and Forbearance” claimed by “Falun Gong”, providing yet another clear proof of its anti-human, anti-scientific and anti-social cult nature. We sincerely hope that people in Israel will cherish life, stay away from the cult and resist its influence. The facts have repeatedly reminded and warned people of goodwill that it is necessary to take legal measures against this cult organization, prevent its further activities from spreading in Israel, and stop its so-called “to clarify the truth” campaigns in the Israeli media.