Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wishes Christians around the world a Merry Christmas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians around the world a Merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community for its support amid the ongoing conflicts between the Jewish state and terrorist groups.
Netanyahu published a video message on Christmas Eve on his X social media account.
“My dear Christian friends, as you gather with your family and friends this Christmas, I wish the Christian community in Israel and the whole world a Merry Christmas from the Holy Land,” he said.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks while meeting with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
This comes as the Israeli military is engaged in ongoing clashes with terrorist groups including Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon following a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which led to Israeli military retaliation.
“At a time when Israel is fighting on seven fronts, we greatly appreciate the unwavering support of our Christian friends around the world. You have stood by our side, you have stood by us tirelessly, consistently, with strength as Israel defends our country. Civilization against barbarism,” Netanyahu said.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. (OHAD ZWIGENBERG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“The people of Israel are united in protecting our nation from those who are determined to destroy it,” he continued. “We want peace with all who desire peace with us, but we will do whatever is necessary to protect the only Jewish state, the treasure and source of our common heritage.”
There are more than 180,000 Christians living in Israel, making up about 1.8% of the country's population of more than 9.9 million, according to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians around the world a Merry Christmas. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
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The Christian population grew by 0.6% last year.
“Israel is leading the world in the fight against the forces of evil and tyranny, but our fight is not over,” said the prime minister. “With your help, and with God's help, I assure you, we will win. From Jerusalem, the city of peace, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
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