Some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed to Israel', Netanyahu says
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said some Christian villages in southern Lebanon have asked to join Israel for protection from Hezbollah militants. Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon after the recent conflict triggered by Hezbollah rocket attacks following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.Key Facts
- Some Christian villages in southern Lebanon reportedly asked to be annexed by Israel for safety from Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel after Iran’s supreme leader was killed in joined U.S.-Israeli strikes.
- Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion in southern Lebanon.
- Israeli troops currently control parts of southern Lebanon near the border.
- Many Christian villages have been damaged by fighting but most residents have stayed despite evacuation warnings.
- Israeli military told village leaders not to allow Hezbollah fighters into their areas.
- Netanyahu said Israel will keep troops in southern Lebanon as long as needed to protect its citizens.
- Netanyahu acknowledged occasional disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran deal and related policies but described the overall relationship as strong.
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