Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is not in a permanent state of war, citing four peace deals achieved with President Trump. He also stated that not only Christians in Lebanon ask for Israeli protection, but also Druze, Sunni Muslims, and some Shiite Muslims, according to his remarks.
In a statement Sunday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expanded on his vision for Israeli regional relations, asserting that Israel is not in a permanent state of war. He highlighted four peace deals brokered with U.S. President Donald Trump, and said that beyond Christians, Druze, Sunni Muslims, and even some Shiite Muslims in Lebanon seek Israeli protection. The remarks, reported at 18:41 Jerusalem, follow his earlier statement at 18:38 that Israel protects Christian villages from Hezbollah, and his comments at 18:31 expressing hope for additional peace accords.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday, Netanyahu said Israel cares about its Christian friends and is protecting Christian villages in Lebanon. In a separate bulletin at 18:31, he said he was not worried about US-Israel ties and hoped for more peace agreements. These statements come amid ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon and diplomatic discussions with the Trump administration.
Netanyahu has also stated that Israel will remain in southern Lebanon as long as needed, and has pushed back against demands for a permanent ceasefire, as The Zioneer reported on June 22. His broader messaging emphasizes that Israel's war is with Hezbollah, not the Lebanese people, and that a diverse coalition of Lebanese groups see Israel as a protector.
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