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Iraqi Cleric Stuns Interviewer Defending Israel and Netanyahu

Iraqi author and cleric Ghaith Al-Tamimi defended Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu's UN speech during a television interview, dismissing the concept of occupation and blaming Palestinian leadership for their people's plight. His pro-Israel stance stunned the interviewer and sparked controversy online.

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What happened

  1. 01Iraqi cleric Ghaith Al-Tamimi defended Israel and Netanyahu's UN speech.
  2. 02He applauded Netanyahu's defense of his people.
  3. 03Al-Tamimi dismissed the concept of Israeli occupation.
  4. 04He blamed Hamas and the Palestinian Authority for Palestinian suffering.
  5. 05His remarks were made during a television interview.
Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original

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