Benjamin Netanyahu: “Israel is defending itself, but in so doing, we're defending…”

“Prime Minister, we're committed to defending Christians around the world and in the Middle East. If they win the day, we all lose. Israel is defending itself, but in so doing, we're defending Western civilization. Prime Minister, that is one way of viewing the world, and I have some sympathy with some of what you've said.” (01:20–01:25)

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