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Israeli Top Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needed Christians international a merry Christmas and thanked the Christian society for its help amid the Jewish shape’s ongoing conflicts with terror teams.
Netanyahu revealed a video message on Christmas Eve on his account at the social media platform X.
“My dear Christian friends, as you gather with your family and friends this Christmas, I wish the Christian community in Israel and around the world blessings for a Merry Christmas from the Holy Land,” he stated.
Israeli Top Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks time assembly with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago property, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Palm Seaside, Florida. (AP Picture/Alex Brandon)
This comes as Israeli forces had been concerned with ongoing conflicts towards terror teams together with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 miracle assault, which ended in army retaliation from Israel.
“At a time when Israel is fighting on seven fronts, we deeply appreciate the steadfast support of our Christian friends around the world. You’ve stood by our side, you’ve stood by our side resiliently, consistently, forcefully as Israel defends our civilization against barbarism,” Netanyahu stated.
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Israeli Top Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks all through a information convention in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. (OHAD ZWIGENBERG/POOL/AFP by the use of Getty Photographs)
“The people of Israel are united in defending our nation against those bent on our destruction,” he persisted. “We seek peace with all those who wish peace with us, but we will do whatever is necessary to defend the one and only Jewish state, the repository and the source of our common heritage.”
There are greater than 180,000 Christians who are living in Israel, making up about 1.8% of the rustic’s nation of greater than 9.9 million community, in keeping with the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israeli Top Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needed Christians international a merry Christmas. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Photographs)
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The Christian population grew by way of 0.6% ultimate moment.
“Israel leads the world in fighting the forces of evil and tyranny, but our battle is not yet over,” the top minister stated. “With your support, and with God’s help, I assure you, we shall prevail. From Jerusalem, city of peace, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”