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Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2023-02-27): Netanyahu has been Israel’s dominant political figure for a generation, serving as Prime Minister for an unprecedented fifteen years. In 2021, though, he was sidelined by a parliamentary coalition that, for the first time, included an independent Arab party. During the elections last year, Netanyahu returned with what one legal scholar described as "a knife between his teeth." To secure a winning coalition, he orchestrated an alliance between Jewish Power and another far-right party, Religious Zionism. The alliance ended up winning the third-largest share of seats in parliament, outperforming expectations so radically that Netanyahu now faced the disagreeable prospect of sharing power with Ben-Gvir—a man whom the former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert described as a more imminent danger to Israel than a nuclear-armed Iran. Rather than give him a sinecure, Netanyahu named him the national-security minister. In Israel, the embattled left wing stopped asking whether a figure as divisive as Ben-Gvir could reach the highest levels of power. Instead, the question became: Can he be contained?
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2023-03-27): Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defiant leader - Published Benjamin Netanyahu is facing one of the biggest crises of his long political life, amid uproar over his government's attempts to change the way the country's judicial system works. [...] Benjamin Netanyahu was born in Tel Aviv in 1949. In 1963, his family moved to the US when his father Benzion, a prominent historian and Zionist activist, was offered an academic post.
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2024-01-02): The man who bears the most responsibility for these war crimes is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [...] Netanyahu is "someone who really is like Trump, utterly without any scruples or decency whatsoever," said Cox. It "doesn’t take much pushing to carry out these war crimes and atrocities that he’s carrying out at the moment. He will do whatever it takes to stay in power."
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2023-12-18): Netanyahu has also drawn international condemnation for Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, where more than 19,400 people have been killed and more than 52,000 wounded since Oct. 7, according to Palestinian health authorities; 90% of the population has been displaced, according to the United Nations.
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2023-12-06): Since 1927, Time magazine has named a Person of the Year, a living symbol of the year that was. [...] In 2018, the magazine named "the guardians" as Time's Person of the Year. All are journalists who were violently attacked or slapped with criminal charges in an apparent effort to silence the free press worldwide.
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2024-09-19): Iran plotted to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, the Shin Bet, in cooperation with the police, announced on Thursday.
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2024-04-24): Claim: TIME Magazine has named Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the "KILLER of the YEAR." [...] On 7 April 2024, Threads user @muhammadahmedbosan posted (archive) an alleged TIME Magazine cover depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting surrounded by skulls, with text at the top stating, "KILLER of the YEAR," and that on the bottom reading, "Responsible for War Crimes, Crimes of Apartheid, Crime of Genocide." [...] Lastly, TIME Magazine has never awarded anyone the title "Killer of the Year". Additionally, the publication has had to write an article titled, "How To Spot a Fake TIME Cover," given the prevalence of multiple doctored or fake covers.
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2015-10-22): This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked a wave of backlash when he argued that the Holocaust was the brainchild of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al-Husseini, who, Netanyahu claimed, suggested killing the Jews (rather than merely expelling them) to Hitler during a 1941 visit to Berlin. As it happens, the full German record of the meeting between al-Husseini and Hitler, on Nov. 28, 1941, was published half a century ago, and is readily available online. It is a fascinating and important document. Not only does it make clear that Netanyahu’s accusation is false, but it also sheds light on the true origins of the Holocaust, and why Hitler undertook it when he did.
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2019-07-11): Time puts Netanyahu on the cover, says he ‘tests the limits of power’ [...] Time magazine has once again put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on its cover for its upcoming July 22 edition. [...] The article is less flattering than the last time Netanyahu was on Time’s cover, in a mostly sympathetic 2012 interview that branded him "King Bibi."
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2023-12-25): Killer of the year Netanyahu choice of Time magazine deserves salutation of the whole world @POTUS44 @POTUS45 @POTUS @BernieSanders @georgegalloway @PutinDirect @MbSofKSA @trpresidency @MoeedNj @OryaMaqboolJan @SSEHBAI1 @ashoswai @amanpour @FareedZakaria https://t.co/BXFwtxiLv4 — Danial American (@DanialAmerican) December 24, 2023 [...] Before delving deeper into this narrative, it is essential to clarify that Time Magazine traditionally designates an individual as the "Person of the Year" and features their photograph on the cover. Our investigation commenced by scrutinizing news reports using relevant keywords such as ‘Time Benjamin Netanyahu Killer of the Year.’ However, no credible reports have emerged to corroborate the claim that Time Magazine has bestowed the title "Killer of the Year" upon the Israeli Prime Minister. [...] In summary, the photograph circulated by Hamas supporters, asserting that Time magazine declared Benjamin Netanyahu as the "killer of the year," is unequivocally fake. Substantial evidence suggests that the image was likely fabricated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
Claim: Benjamin Netanyahu Was Named ‘Killer Of The Year’ By TIME Magazine! (Social Media Users, 2023-12-26)
Evidence (2021-08-26): A chip off the old Jabotinsky block, Joshua Cohen’s Benzion Netanyahu is deeply imbued with (his badly distorted version of) his Revisionist ideas. He is a fierce ideologue masquerading as a historian and is in desperate need of a job as one. But that doesn’t prevent him from losing control of himself at his audition at Corbin.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-05-28): McLarens has no connection with Sinopec for oil distribution in Sri Lanka. The local representative of Sinopec Company in Sri Lanka is Sinopec Oil Lanka Private Limited, located in Hambantota.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-05-23): On the Sri Lanka side, the Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Chairman & Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, and the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited participated. From Sinopec, representatives from Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Private) Limited, Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales Co. Ltd (People’s Republic of China), and Sinopec Fuel Oil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. were present to formalize the agreement. [...] M/s Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Private) Limited, F5, Hambantota Maritime Center, Mirijjawila, Hambantota, Sri Lanka [...] Sinopec, along with its affiliated companies, is set to commence operations in Sri Lanka within 45 days following the issuance of the license. This development brings hope for a more stable and reliable fuel supply, boosting the country’s energy sector and providing assurance to consumers.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2024-09-26): McLarens Group is committed to transforming the society and environment with Corporate Social Responsibility. As a socially responsible organization, we work towards minimising the impact on the society and environment through numerous CSR projects.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-07-03): On the Sri Lanka side, the Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Chairman & Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, and the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited participated. From Sinopec, representatives from Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Private) Limited, Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales Co. Ltd (People’s Republic of China), and Sinopec Fuel Oil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. were present to formalise the agreement. [...] M/s Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Private) Limited, F5, Hambantota Maritime Center, Mirijjawila, Hambantota, Sri Lanka [...] Sinopec, along with its affiliated companies, is set to commence operations in Sri Lanka within 45 days following the issuance of the licence. This development brings hope for a more stable and reliable fuel supply, boosting the country’s energy sector and providing assurance to consumers.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-05-22): On the Sri Lanka side, the Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Chairman & Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, and the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited participated. From Sinopec, representatives from Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Private) Limited, Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales Co. Ltd (People’s Republic of China), and Sinopec Fuel Oil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. were present to formalize the agreement. [...] Sinopec, along with its affiliated companies, is set to commence operations in Sri Lanka within 45 days following the issuance of the license. This development brings hope for a more stable and reliable fuel supply, boosting the country’s energy sector and providing assurance to consumers. [...] Later on April 26, a team of officials from Sinopec visited Sri Lanka in order to finalise the agreements and commencement of operations for retail fuel sales, and accordingly, the timeline, conditions of the relevant agreement and other concerns were discussed between the team of officials and technical experts from the Chines energy giant and the Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2024-08-22): United Petroleum was launched in Sri Lanka today. They will commence retail fuel operations in September with 150 dealer owned and operated fuel stations according to Minister Kanchana Wijesekara United Petroleum of Australia becomes the 4th retail operator to enter the Sri Lankan market after LIOC, Sinopec, RM Parks-Shell. United Petroleum of Australia officially joined the energy sector in Sri Lanka, by signing an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) earlier this year.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2019-11-05): Sinopec Group is the largest oil and petrochemical products suppliers and the second largest oil and gas producer in China, the largest refining company and the third largest chemical company in the world has incorporated a company in Sri Lanka, Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Private) Ltd. And has already applied under BOI section 17 as Hub Operation and apply for the bunkering license to carry out bunkering (marine fuels supply) business at Hambantota Port beginning Q4 2019. Moreover this company intends to invest in an Oil Refinery also in Hambantota. This was revealed by the Sinopec Company’s Executive Director Li Zurong when his delegation met Sri Lankan Ambassador Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku to discuss company’s investment in Sri Lanka. Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales Co., Ltd. (SFO) is a Sinopec Group wholly-owned subsidiary which integrates fuel oil sales business. It headquarters in Beijing with 8 branches and 2 subsidiaries in China and Singapore. The SFO Company’s total number of gas stations ranks the second place in the world. Sinopec Group ranked the 3rd on Fortune's Global 500 List in 2018. Sri Lanka Ambassador Dr. Karunasena Kodithuwakku, Deputy Chief of Mission K. Yogannathan and Minister Commercial Alexi Gunasekera recently met with the Executive Director and other officials of Sinopec Fuel Oil in Beijing and proposed to start a Oil Refinery in Hambantota soon that will create more Employment Opportunities to Sri Lanka and also strengthen Sri Lanka’s vision to achieve logistic Hub of South Asia.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Being a leading player in the Shipping & Marine sector, McLarens contributes significantly towards facilitating Sri Lanka’s international trade and its continued importance in the region as a transshipment hub. Our longstanding relationships with global brands have enabled us to become the market leader in Sri Lanka and the go-to partner for ship owners, charterers, and managers.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-05-23): COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chinese petroleum giant Sinopec signed an agreement with Sri Lanka on Monday to enter the South Asian island country’s retail fuel market as it struggles to resolve a worsening energy crisis amid an unprecedented economic upheaval. The contract agreement would enable Sinopec to import, store, distribute and sell petroleum products in Sri Lanka, which has had a fuel shortage for more than a year. [...] Under the pact, Sinopec will be granted a 20-year license to operate 150 fuel stations currently operated by Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, and to invest in 50 new fuel stations and in the country’s energy sector, the nation’s Power and Energy Ministry said in a statement.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Sinopec, a Beijing-based leading international petroleum company, has officially kicked off its business operations in Sri Lanka, by supplying fuel at its first filing station on the island established in Mattegoda, Colombo. Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka, the local subsidiary of the Chinese petroleum giant began its retail operations on Wednesday (Aug. 30), with a market promotion campaign. Accordingly, petrol and diesel are pumped at a discount of Rs. 3.00 per liter. [...] Later in May 2023, a contract agreement was inked between Sri Lankan and Sinopec representatives, marking a crucial step in ensuring a steady and uninterrupted fuel supply in the country.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-04-26): A team of officials and technical experts from the Chinese oil and gas enterprise, Sinopec, have visited Sri Lanka to finalize the agreements and commencement of operations for retail fuel sales, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said. [...] Earlier in April the government announced that China’s Sinopec, United Petroleum of Australia, and RM Parks of USA are slated to enter Sri Lanka’s retail market under a collaboration with Shell PLC. It was reported that they will be given licences with a validity of 20 years to import, store and distribute fuel in Sri Lanka, while they will also be provided 150 CPC fuel stations under the scheme. (NewsWire)
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-07-14): On Friday, July 14, Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Limited and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) inked a deal to establish and operate filling stations for fuel distribution in Sri Lanka. [...] The project has been granted a 20-year operation period under the supervision of Sinopec Energy Lanka, in compliance with the Sri Lanka Board of Investment Act No. 17. Sinopec will provide a range of petroleum products, including 92 and 95 Octane Petrol, 500 PPM Diesel, Diesel 10 COPPM, petroleum jet fuel, and other diesel and petroleum items. [...] Sinopec is recognized as the largest oil and petrochemical products supplier, the second largest oil and gas producer in China, the largest refining company, and the third largest chemical company globally. It also boasts the second-highest number of gas stations worldwide. In 2021, the company secured the 5th position on Fortune’s Global 500 List.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-07-14): BOI Signed with Sinopec to Operate and Set up fuel Stations for distribution in Sri Lanka Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) have signed an agreement (Dated 14, July 14, 2023) to operate and set up fuel stations for distribution in Sri Lanka. Sinopec has invested $100 million in the project, which includes the import, storage, and sales of fuel. The project will involve 150 privately-owned fuel outlets currently operated by the Petroleum Corporation. Additionally, 50 new fuel stations will be established. The agreement allows the project to operate for 20 years under the oversight of Sinopec Energy Lanka, in accordance with the Sri Lanka Board of Investment Act No. 17. Sinopec will sell various petroleum products, including 92 and 95 octane petrol, 500 PPM diesel, diesel 10 COPPM, petroleum jet fuel, and other diesel and petroleum products. Further, to provide value-added services such as automatic car wash and car service facilities, department stores, convenience stores, internet cafes, automated teller machines, and food courts. To expand to new energy services such as photovoltaic, electric charging stations, battery swapping, and other related services in the local market. The existing agreement between Sinopec and the Ministry of Petroleum signed in May will remain unchanged.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2024-10-07): Sinopec Energy Lanka CEO Yu Yuhua said the company is set to commence operations in Sri Lanka within 45 days following the issuance of the license. Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) have signed an agreement (Dated 14, July 14, 2023) to operate and set up fuel stations for distribution in Sri Lanka. Sinopec has invested $100 million in the project, which includes the import, storage, and sales of fuel. The project will involve 150 privately-owned fuel outlets currently operated by the Petroleum Corporation. Additionally, 50 new fuel stations will be established. The agreement allows the project to operate for 20 years under the oversight of Sinopec Energy Lanka, in accordance with the Sri Lanka Board of Investment Act No. 17. Sinopec will sell various petroleum products, including 92 and 95 octane petrol, 500 PPM diesel, diesel 10 COPPM, petroleum jet fuel, and other diesel and petroleum products. Further, to provide value-added services such as automatic car wash and car service facilities, department stores, convenience stores, internet cafes, automated teller machines, and food courts. To expand to new energy services such as photovoltaic, electric charging stations, battery swapping, and other related services in the local market.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2024-06-03): COLOMBO, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Sinopec Lanka Energy (Pvt) Ltd inaugurated its first renovated filling station at a re-opening ceremony in Trans Lanka Filling Station, Nawagamuwa, marking the first appearance of Sinopec's brand image in the South Asian terminal retail market. [...] "Sinopec has brought competitive fuel products, wealth of knowledge, advanced technologies, and state-of-the-art equipment. I am confident that Sinopec will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of our petroleum industry regulatory," said Sri Lanka State Minister D. V. Chanaka. [...] "Sinopec's efforts in Sri Lanka are part of its broader commitment to enhancing the energy landscape through strategic investments in infrastructure and human capital development," said Wang Haini, general manager of Sinopec Energy Lanka. ■
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-05-30): Viral posts on cyberspace stated that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera would marry the daughter of the McLaren Group’s owner, and because of this arrangement, the McLarens Group had been chosen as the local representative of Chinese oil company Sinopec, one of the three companies which were selected for fuel sale and distribution in Sri Lanka. [...] Commenting on this statement, Mr Chaminda Wijesiri, the Badulla District Councilor of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), states that if Minister Kanchana gets engaged to the daughter of the owner of McLarens, who would be the local representative of Sinopec, then there would also be a case of conflict of interest for the minister. [...] McLarens has no connection with Sinopec for oil distribution in Sri Lanka. The local representative of Sinopec Company in Sri Lanka is Sinopec Oil Lanka Private Limited, located in Hambantota.
Claim: McLarens Is The Local Representative Of Sinopec Fuel Operations In Sri Lanka! (Social Media Users, 2023-05-28)
Evidence (2023-05-29): Colombo (LNW): McLarens Holdings Limited has responded to certain media reports claiming an affiliation with the fuel oil distributor SINOPEC, which has recently entered a contract agreement with Sri Lanka for the objective of speed-running fuel distribution in the island, stating that they are false. In a statement, McLarens Group emphasised that it does not act as agent for SINOPEC fuel sales operations, thereby clarifying that neither McLarens group, nor its subsidiaries are agents for SINOPEC, nor have they been awarded any concessions for fuel shed operations. [...] Previously, SINOPEC itself categorically denied similar media speculations suggesting the company procuring agencies to manage certain aspects of its operations in Sri Lanka, stating that they are false.