Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the citizens of Iran with an open message, in which he expressed hope for the liberation of the country from the dictatorial regime. In his address, he sharply criticized the actions of the Iranian authorities, accusing them of funding terrorist groups at the expense of funds that could be used for the development of Iran itself.
"Your tyrants spent over $30 billion to support Assad in Syria. Today, that regime fell after 11 days of fighting. Billions went to support Hamas and Hezbollah, but their resources and leaders were destroyed.""We are talking about the money," Netanyahu said, adding that the money could be invested in building roads, schools and hospitals.
Netanyahu also stressed that Iran's current defeats in the Middle East are the result not only of its aggressive policies, but also of its desire to impose fundamentalist tyranny in the region. The Israeli leader called his country's actions a defense of civilization from barbarism, emphasizing that Israel wants peace, but will continue to defend its borders.
Netanyahu paid special attention to the Iranian people themselves, stating that they are the main threat to the regime.
"The Iranian authorities are afraid of you. And one day, I am sure, this will change. Iran will be free.""We are very close to each other," he said, expressing hope for a future where Iran and Israel can coexist in peace.
Netanyahu's address comes amid major defeats for Iran's allies in the region. The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the destruction of Hamas infrastructure, and the elimination of key Hezbollah facilities have been significant blows to Iran's influence. The Israeli prime minister linked these events to his country's military successes, noting that they are supported by the international community, including U.S. President Donald Trump.