Netanyahu responds to Obama: He took the side of those who see him as Satan

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to a statement attributed to former US President Barack Obama, who allegedly said that "the Jews took land excessively." Netanyahu stated that the Jewish people are not foreign conquerors in the land of their ancestors, and that Israel will not gamble its survival to appease those who refuse to accept historical facts.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded today (Friday) to a statement attributed to former US President Barack Obama, who allegedly said that "the Jews took land excessively." Netanyahu said he was disturbed by the statement and felt compelled to respond. In his remarks, delivered forcefully, Netanyahu emphasized that "the Jewish people are not foreign conquerors in the land of our ancestors. Our history is not a colonial enterprise. Our land is not stolen land. This is our homeland. It is called Judea." He added that Israel is not the obstacle to peace, but rather the refusal of Israel's enemies and America's enemies to recognize Israel's right to its own state. Netanyahu concluded by saying that Israel will not gamble its survival to appease those who refuse to accept historical facts and appease terrorism. The article also cites a supportive tweet from a user named Kosher.