Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a merry Christmas and thanked the Christian neighborhood for its assist amid the Jewish state’s ongoing conflicts with terror teams.
Netanyahu revealed a video message on Christmas Eve on his account on 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 mentioned.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks whereas assembly with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago property, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Palm Seashore, Florida. (AP Photograph/Alex Brandon)
This comes as Israeli forces have been concerned in ongoing conflicts towards terror teams together with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 shock assault, which led to 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 mentioned.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks throughout a information convention in Jerusalem on September 2, 2024. (OHAD ZWIGENBERG/POOL/AFP through Getty Photos)
“The people of Israel are united in defending our nation against those bent on our destruction,” he continued. “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 stay in Israel, making up about 1.8% of the nation’s inhabitants of greater than 9.9 million folks, in keeping with the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a merry Christmas. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Photos)
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The Christian inhabitants grew by 0.6% final 12 months.
“Israel leads the world in fighting the forces of evil and tyranny, but our battle is not yet over,” the prime minister mentioned. “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.”
