Southern Christian Villages Reject Netanyahu's Claims of Annexation Requests

Southern Lebanese Christian villages have categorically rejected assertions made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding supposed requests from Christian towns in the south to become part of Israel.

The mayor of Rmeilsh stated that Netanyahu's claims about Christian municipalities in southern Lebanon petitioning for incorporation into Israel lack any factual foundation. Officials from the affected communities characterized the allegations as entirely without merit and described them as fabricated statements.

The denials come as tensions remain high in the region. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf commented on recent developments, noting that Hezbollah entered the conflict as a deliberate choice and achieved significant resistance, with casualties including 4,000 martyrs and 12,000 wounded.

Qalibaf further stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran would defend its resistance front allies with the same commitment it applies to its defensive and missile capabilities. He emphasized that efforts to preserve the interests of allied forces and end hostilities across all fronts were reflected in the ceasefire agreement that was ultimately reached.