Netanyahu Slams Obama's 'Antisemitic' Remarks on Jewish Land Claims
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned former U.S. President Barack Obama's remarks about Jewish land acquisition as "antisemitic." Netanyahu asserted on Friday that Jewish history in the land is not colonial and the land is not stolen, calling it their homeland. He stated Israel is not the obstacle to peace, but rather its enemies' refusal to recognize its right to exist. Netanyahu vowed Israel would not compromise its survival to appease those who deny historical facts or legitimize terror.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called former U.S. President Barack Obama's remarks on Jewish land claims "antisemitic."
- Netanyahu stated that Jewish history in the land is not a colonial enterprise and the land is not stolen.
- The Prime Minister asserted that Israel's enemies, not Israel, are the obstacle to peace.
- Netanyahu vowed that Israel will not gamble with its survival to appease those who deny historical facts.
- Obama reportedly said that "Jews have excessively taken land."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly refuted remarks made by former U.S. President Barack Obama, which Netanyahu characterized as "antisemitic" and "unrealistic." Obama had reportedly stated that "Jews have excessively taken land." Netanyahu responded forcefully on Friday, asserting that Jewish history in the land is not a colonial endeavor and the land is not stolen. "Our history is not a colonial enterprise. Our land is not stolen land. This is our homeland. It is called Judea," Netanyahu declared. He emphasized that the Jewish people are not foreign occupiers, but rather have historical roots in the land dating back thousands of years. Netanyahu further stated that Israel is not the obstacle to peace, but rather the refusal of its enemies to recognize Israel's right to exist. He accused these enemies of chanting "Death to Israel" and "Death to America," and suggested a dynamic where "we are the 'little Satan,' you are the 'big Satan,' and we defend our shared values." The Prime Minister concluded by stating that Israel will not gamble with its survival to appease those who deny historical facts and legitimize terror, vowing never to do so.
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