Netanyahu Defends Israel Amid Global Criticism at Christian Fallen Memorial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a cornerstone-laying ceremony for a memorial to fallen Arab-speaking Christians in the "Lavi" Forest near the Golani Junction. During his speech, Netanyahu strongly criticized what he called a "false and absurd global attack" that portrays Israel and the IDF as war criminals and persecutors of minorities.
Netanyahu asserted that while Christian communities in the Middle East are often persecuted or fleeing, Israel stands as a unique "island of tolerance" where Christians thrive. He stated the ceremony's purpose was to "shatter this great lie."
The Prime Minister emphasized the mutual defense between Israelis and Christians, saying, "Not only do we defend Christians, Christians defend us, all together."
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