Benjamin Netanyahu Says “Jesus Christ Has No Advantage Over Genghis Khan”

Okay, this was bizarre.

Even for Netanyahu’s standards.

As WLT Report previously covered, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu held a live press conference on Thursday.

Most of his press conference contained updates on the war in Iran; however, one statement he made has garnered the attention of Christians who have been in support of Netanyahu.

During the press conference, Netanyahu stated that “Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan.”

He added, “If you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good.”

Watch the moment he said it here:

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli PM who is partially responsible as a steward for Holy sites in Christianity, says that Jesus Christ has "no advantage" over Genghis Khan, because "if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good."

The statement… pic.twitter.com/kPaXHwzmtN

— AF Post (@AFpost) March 19, 2026

Here’s how people responded to it:

Christ is KING! 👑 pic.twitter.com/BFuJdivZ4Q

— Barbara Dahl (@jennessie7) March 19, 2026

How dare he speak about his King that way

— Jacky Boi 🇻🇦🇺🇸 (@jackyboi1776) March 19, 2026

Jesus (Matthew 7:15) – "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves".

— Nishant Nihar (@nishant_nihar) March 19, 2026

The Middle East Eye reported last week that Netanyahu said Israel will make it to the Messiah’s return:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that Israel will “reach the kingdom” and make it to the “Messiah’s return”.

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Netanyahu said Israel is achieving “unprecedented” gains in the war with Iran and that the campaign is reshaping the Middle East adding that Israel’s status as a rising superpower was strengthening.

Netanyahu also warned Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei and Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, saying he would not “issue life insurance” to either leader.

He said Israel’s objective includes creating conditions that could lead to the end of Iran’s current government, adding that the decision ultimately lies with the Iranian people.

NEW – Netanyahu: “We will make it to the return of the Messiah, but this will not happen next Thursday.”

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— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 12, 2026