Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli military takes more measures than any other army to reduce civilian casualties.
In a statement issued on Saturday, June 20, amid growing criticism of Israel’s military operations in Lebanon, Netanyahu also said that Israel faces more “negative propaganda” than any other country.
“Truth and Israel will prevail,” he said.
The remarks come as criticism of Israel’s military operations in Lebanon has intensified because of rising civilian casualties, including criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, at least 4,057 people have been killed and 12,121 injured in Israeli attacks since March 2.
The ministry said that many of the victims are women and children.
Meanwhile, Israel also faces accusations of genocide over the war in Gaza. According to Palestinian sources, at least 73,018 people have been killed and around 173,273 wounded during the conflict.