Netanyahu lied about cause of Jerusalem wildfires, media reports – Middle East Monitor

A Hebrew TV channel exposed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, revealing that his claims about the causes of the recent wildfires in the Jerusalem Hills area were false.

Channel 12 reported that “the main fires in the Jerusalem Hills, contrary to what Netanyahu said, were not started intentionally.” Estimates, according to the channel, indicate “they were caused by negligence.” It also clarified that “the three individuals who were…