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Netanyahu Clarifies Controversial Statement About Jesus

March 20, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu sparked controversy with his statement that Jesus has no advantage over Genghis Khan. He later issued a clarifying statement to explain his position and said he did not intend to offend Jesus Christ. He mentioned that history shows that morality alone is not enough for a civilization's survival. Many criticized him, including Mario Nawfal, who noted that such statements harm Israel's reputation. Netanyahu concluded that there was no intention to insult.