Netanyahu Says some Lebanese Christian Villages ‘Asked to Be Annexed’ by Israel
Netanyahu said the villages sought Israeli protection from Hezbollah as Israel keeps troops in southern Lebanon and continues operations near the border.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed several Lebanese Christian villages requested annexation by Israel, telling Fox News The Sunday Briefing it would protect them against "Hezbollah fanatics."
- Since the Middle East war began on March 2, Israeli troops have occupied southern Lebanon; Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir visited Beaufort Castle on Sunday, vowing to "continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory."
- Residents in Christian-majority villages chose to remain despite Israeli evacuation orders, protecting homes and churches; the military warned local officials not to allow "strangers" in, referring to Hezbollah fighters.
- President Donald Trump recently criticized Netanyahu, calling him "crazy" over Lebanon escalation amid Iran deal negotiations; Trump told Axios the premier "knows who the boss is."
- Seeking to downplay friction, Netanyahu insisted the US-Israeli relationship remains excellent, stating "Ninety-nine percent of the time, we see eye-to-eye" and that allies openly discuss differences.
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According to the Israeli head of government, Christian villages are said to have asked for integration into Israeli territory.
Lebanese Christian communities refute Netanyahu's claim, deny seeking Israeli annexation
BEIRUT — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, a claim a claim swiftly rejected by the communities, which reaffirmed their commitment to the Lebanese state and its legitimate institutions."Christian villages in Lebanon, some of them have actually asked to be annexed to Israel, because we protect them against the Hezbollah, Hezbollah fanatics wh…
15 Places Contradict the Idea: Netanyahu: Christian Villages in Lebanon Want to Be Annexed by Israel
Because Lebanon is unable to disarm Hezbollah, Israel is insisting on a buffer zone in the south of the country. Israel's Prime Minister is now presenting a broader idea: Christian villages in southern Lebanon supposedly want to belong to Israel in the future.
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed' by Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon have asked for Israel's protection from Hezbollah militants. A mayor of one such Christian village denies the claim, adding that '15 Christian towns had issued a statement' also denying these allegations.
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