Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, accusing the conservative commentator of siding with America's enemies and displaying a profound lack of historical knowledge. The rebuke comes after Carlson publicly questioned the historical and ancestral ties of modern-day Jews to biblical Israel.
In a conversation with filmmaker and author Dinesh D’Souza, Netanyahu directly addressed Carlson's remarks, dismissing his claims as ahistorical.
"He has no idea, not just about Jewish history, but of history," Netanyahu stated. "The Jews dispersed from this land to Europe, to the Middle East, to other places, but we never forgot this land. We always said, 'Next year in Jerusalem.'"
Netanyahu went on to assert that the Jewish connection to the land of Israel is deeply rooted and predates the modern presence of Palestinians. He highlighted the transformation of ancient Israel into a "juggernaut of technology and development" and a "democratic society" in the face of persistent existential threats.
