Arab countries condemn Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' comment

Multiple Arab countries, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Egypt, have condemned comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supporting a "Greater Israel". The Iraqi foreign ministry stated the remarks revealed Israel's "expansionist ambitions" and were a provocation to the sovereignty of other nations. Saudi Arabia rejected the ideas for colonization and expansion, while Egypt called the comments a rejection of the possibility of peace in the region. The statements followed an interview in which Netanyahu said he felt "very" connected to the prospect of a "Greater Israel".