Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed' by Israel
- Posted on July 5, 2026
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Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed' by Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon have asked for Israel's protection from Hezbollah militants. A mayor of one such Christian village denies the claim, adding that '15 Christian towns had issued a statement' also denying these allegations.