Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated charges that Syria and Iran were arming Hezbollah and accused Tehran of trying to ignite war between Israel and Syria. "In my estimate, there is Iranian agitation, both direct and indirect, via Hezbollah," Netanyahu said in an interview with Israel's Channel 2 TV.
"With this agitation, Iran is trying to convince Syria that an Israeli attack is imminent," he added. "This is a lie," he complained, adding that when a lie is repeated enough times "even good people and good leaders repeat the mistake."
"Israel wants peace. Israel does not want war," Netanyahu claimed.
Tensions have been high recently between Israel and Syria with both sides trading threats. Last week Israel accused Syria of smuggling powerful Scud missiles to Hezbollah, a charge Syria denied. Netanyahu also called on the U.S. to impose sanctions to block Iran's nuclear program.
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