Netanyahu: Britain and France Invented Colonialism
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, stating that Israel has faced existential threats before, citing the 1967 Six-Day War when the country was surrounded by enemies vowing its destruction. He noted that at that time, Israel did not control the West Bank, Gaza, or the Golan Heights.
Responding to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's remarks, Netanyahu asserted that Jews have inhabited the Golan Heights since the time of Moses, referencing the Bible. He further criticized countries accusing Israel of colonialism, pointing to Britain and France as the originators of the concept.
Netanyahu's remarks come amid ongoing international scrutiny of Israeli policies, particularly regarding settlements and the occupation of Palestinian territories. The Prime Minister's address aimed to counter narratives that portray Israel as a colonial power, instead framing its historical presence in the region as deeply rooted.
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