Netanyahu Gives Message to Iranian People:After Iran launched a fresh missile barrage on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a direct and emotional message to the people of Iran. In his speech, he emphasized that Israel’s fight is not with Iranian citizens but with the oppressive regime ruling over them. Quoting the iconic protest slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom,” Netanyahu urged Iranians to rise against their government, calling them brave and resilient. The speech, timed just after Israeli military retaliation, reflects a broader strategy to separate Iran’s people from its regime and potentially inspire internal dissent
Netanyahu Gives Message to Iranian People
In the wake of a large-scale missile attack launched by Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the national stage with a message that surprised many—not just because of its timing, but because of its intended audience. He did not only address the citizens of Israel. He spoke directly to the people of Iran.
Quoting the popular protest chant “Zan, Zandi, Azadi” (“Woman, Life, Freedom”), Netanyahu emphasized solidarity with Iran’s citizens rather than hostility, saying:
“Let your voices be heard. Woman, life, freedom… Israel’s fight is not with you, the brave people of Iran, whom we respect and admire. Our fight is with our common enemy, a murderous regime that both oppresses you and impoverishes you. Brave people of Iran, your light will defeat the darkness. I am with you. The people of Israel are with you.”
PM Netanyahu says:
Tonight, I want to speak to you, the esteemed people of Iran. We are in the midst of one of the largest military operations in history – Operation Dawn of the Lions. The Islamic regime that has oppressed you for almost 50 years threatens to destroy our country – Israel. The goal of Israel’s operation is to prevent the Islamic regime’s nuclear and ballistic missile threats. While we achieve our goal, we also pave the way for you to achieve your freedom. In the past 24 hours, we have destroyed senior military commanders, prominent nuclear scientists, the Islamic regime’s most important enrichment facility, and a large part of its ballistic missile arsenal. Another operation is underway.
The regime does not know what power has hit them or what power will hit them. This regime has never been so weak. This is your opportunity to stand up and make your voice heard. Woman, Life, Freedom Woman, life, freedom As I said yesterday and many times before, Israel’s struggle is not against the Iranian people. Our struggle is against the murderous Islamic regime that oppresses and impoverishes you.
The people of Iran and the people of Israel have been friends since the time of Cyrus the Great. The time has come for the people of Iran to unite around their flag and historical heritage and fight for their freedom from The evil and oppressive regime must stand. Brave people of Iran, light triumphs over darkness. I am with you. The people of Israel are with you.
His speech echoed a consistent theme he has voiced multiple times over the past year—separating the Iranian people from their ruling regime. Netanyahu has long accused the Islamic Republic of exporting terrorism, developing nuclear weapons, and repressing internal dissent. But this time, his words seemed crafted to serve another purpose: encouraging a civil uprising.
Political analysts believe that Netanyahu’s message was more than a humanitarian appeal—it was a strategic move. Speaking on air, journalist Matt Gutman Said that Netanyahu has issued similar appeals “three or four times” before. According to Gutman, Israel hopes such messages might embolden Iran’s dissidents to challenge the regime.
“Israel is hoping that the dissident and the opponents of the Iranian regime might have enough courage right now to come out of the woodwork and try some sort of civil uprising against the regime,” said Gutman. However, he quickly tempered expectations, adding, “It doesn’t seem like that’s going to happen because the regime has slammed the door shut on any sort of street protests in recent years.”
The Iranian regime has used brutal crackdowns in recent years to prevent mass protests, particularly after the Mahsa Amini movement, which sparked global attention. Despite this, Netanyahu’s message seemed to push for both psychological and political pressure—not just to weaken Iran’s military capacities but also its political stronghold.
According to defense sources and other analysts, Israel’s latest strikes on Iran were carefully targeted. They focused exclusively on military and strategic sites—missile storage areas, nuclear research facilities, military command centers, and infrastructure. Notably, political leaders and government buildings were not targeted in this round of operations. This decision further underlines the message in Netanyahu’s speech: the people are not the enemy.
Gutman also added that Netanyahu’s messaging reflects an Israeli desire to separate Iran’s hardline rulers from its civilian population. “This is not just about missiles and warheads,” he said. “It’s about breaking the political weaponry of the Iranian regime as well.”
This speech came after a tumultuous night where missile sirens blared across northern Israel, with several missiles confirmed to have originated from Iran. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) swiftly responded with their own military operations.
While no official reports have emerged about casualties or damage to nuclear sites in Iran, Netanyahu’s timing in delivering this speech—just hours after an Iranian offensive—demonstrates a broader strategy. It combines military deterrence with psychological warfare, aiming to erode the regime’s legitimacy from both outside and within.
As tensions remain sky-high between the two regional adversaries, this message is likely to resonate far beyond Tehran. Whether it inspires genuine change inside Iran or escalates hostilities further remains to be seen.
Disclaimer:
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