Event Brief
Netanyahu says Lebanon Christians asked to be annexed
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Summary: Benjamin Netanyahu said some Christian villages in southern Lebanon asked to be annexed to Israel for protection from Hezbollah.
WHO: Benjamin Netanyahu
WHAT: Said some Christian villages in southern Lebanon asked to be annexed to Israel for protection from Hezbollah.
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: Lebanon
WHY: He was responding to the need for protection from Hezbollah, citing the villages' request.
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