Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraged the people of Lebanon this week to take their country back from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that has effectively taken over the country.
Netanyahu made the remarks as Israel continues ground operations in southern Lebanon to eliminate the terrorist group along Israel’s northern border so tens of thousands of Israelis can return to their homes.
He delivered a similar message to the people of Iran last week where he promised them that they would be free from tyranny sooner than many think.
“Lebanon was once known for its tolerance, for its beauty,” he said. “Today, it’s a place of chaos, a place of war. Israel withdrew from Lebanon 25 years ago.”
“But the country that actually conquered Lebanon is not Israel,” he continued. “It’s Iran. Iran, which finances and arms Hezbollah to serve Iran’s…