Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently delivered a powerful message to the Iranian people amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East.
His speech, which was shared in English and subtitled in Persian, issued a stern warning to Iran’s leadership while offering hope to its citizens for a future free from conflict and repression.
Netanyahu accused the Iranian regime of prioritizing regional conflicts over the well-being of its people. He criticized the government for funneling resources into supporting groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, which have been involved in violent clashes with Israel, instead of investing in the welfare of its citizens. He emphasized that Iran’s proxies were being systematically targeted and eliminated by Israel.
“Every day, you see a regime that oppresses you, making fiery speeches about defending Lebanon and Gaza,” Netanyahu said. He went on to accuse the regime of pushing the region further into chaos and conflict. Netanyahu suggested that Iran’s leadership was bringing the country “closer to the abyss” and urged the Iranian people to imagine a better future where their country’s resources are spent on education, healthcare, and infrastructure rather than on nuclear weapons and foreign wars.
Netanyahu expressed confidence that Iran would eventually be free from theocratic rule, predicting that this change would come sooner than expected. He envisioned a future of peace between Israel and Iran, where both nations would thrive through global investment, tourism, and technological advancement. Netanyahu shared his belief that the people of Iran deserved better than the poverty, repression, and endless wars imposed by their current leaders.
His message followed Israel’s intensified operations against Iranian proxies, including a major airstrike that resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The strike also reportedly killed a senior official from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This event was celebrated by anti-regime Iranians worldwide and marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Netanyahu concluded his message by stating that Israel stands with the Iranian people, expressing hope for a future of prosperity and peace for both nations. He urged the Iranian people to reject their leaders’ support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to supporting them in their pursuit of a better future.
