Netanyahu Rejects Claims of 'Denigrating' Jesus Christ Following Iranian Foreign Minister's Criticism
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Netanyahu Denies 'Denigrating' Jesus Christ Amid Iranian Criticism
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News18•20-03-2026, 20:21
Netanyahu Denies 'Denigrating' Jesus Christ Amid Iranian Criticism
•Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied denigrating Jesus Christ after Iranian officials criticized his comparison of Jesus with Genghis Khan.
•Netanyahu stated, "History proves that, unfortunately and unhappily, Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan."
•He attributed widespread online criticism to "fake news" regarding his attitude towards Christians.
•Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized Netanyahu's remarks on X, calling his "open disdain for Jesus Christ" remarkable.
•The controversy unfolds amidst escalating hostilities in the Middle East, with recent strikes between Israel, the US, and Iran.
