Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked outrage in Lebanon with his recent comments on the country's Christian community. In a statement that has been widely condemned, Netanyahu appeared to downplay the significance of Lebanon's Christian minority, suggesting that they are not being persecuted by the country's Hezbollah-backed government. However, analysts in Lebanon and beyond have swiftly rejected Netanyahu's claims, labeling him a liar and accusing him of attempting to exploit the situation for his own political gain. The controversy has reignited tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with many in the region questioning Netanyahu's motives and wondering what he hopes to achieve with his inflammatory rhetoric.
After Netanyahu's statements on Lebanese Christians were denounced in Lebanon, analysts call Israel's PM a liar.
