Srinagar, June 20: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew widespread criticism after referring to the delay of his son’s wedding as a “personal cost” during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Speaking on June 19 outside the missile-hit Soroka Medical Centre in southern Israel, Netanyahu attempted to compare Israel’s current situation to Britain’s endurance during World War II.
“It really reminds me of the British people during the blitz. We are going through a blitz,” The Guardian reported Mr Netanyahu as saying.
“This is the second time that my son Avner has cancelled a wedding due to missile threats. It is a personal cost for his fiancee as well, and I must say that my dear wife is a hero, and she bears a personal cost” he added
Mr Netanyahu said that everyone bears a personal cost due to the ongoing conflict, including his family. The backlash to Mr Netanyahu’s latest remarks was almost instantaneous, with many criticising his attempt to frame his son’s postponed wedding as a symbol of national sacrifice.
On X he was called a Narcisstic Megalomania, a post that said, ” he pauses to lament his family’s burdens, his wife’s sacrificing the best years of his life.”
The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its second week on Friday, as European officials intensified efforts to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table. Meanwhile, President Trump stated that a decision regarding possible U.S. involvement would be made within the next two weeks.
The Human Rights Activists News Agency said Israeli air attacks have killed 639 people in Iran. Israel has said at least two dozen Israeli civilians have died in Iranian missile attacks.
