Netanyahu voices hope for future Israel–Iran peace

“We all hope the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny, and when that day comes, Israel and Iran will again be partners.”

By World Israel News Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel hopes for a future of peace with Iran, linking his remarks to the ongoing mass protests against the Islamic Republic’s ruling regime.

Speaking at the weekly Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said Israel stands with what he described as the “brave and courageous citizens of Iran,” adding that “the moment the regime falls, we will do good things together for both peoples.”

“We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny,” he said. “When that day comes, Israel and Iran will return to being faithful partners in building a future of prosperity and peace.”

Netanyahu’s comments came amid reports of a severe escalation in the regime’s crackdown on protesters. Dissident groups claimed over the weekend that at least 2,000 demonstrators were killed by Iranian security forces during a 48-hour period, as authorities intensified the use of lethal force against what is described as the largest anti-regime protest movement in years.

Against the backdrop of escalating unrest in Iran and increasingly explicit threats of U.S. military action by President Donald Trump, Netanyahu is expected to hold a security discussion later Sunday evening with senior defense and intelligence officials.

According to Israeli officials, the meeting was scheduled in advance of the weekend’s events and is intended to address multiple regional arenas, though developments in Iran are expected to feature prominently in the deliberations.

The prime minister’s remarks echoed longstanding Israeli messaging that distinguishes between Iran’s ruling clerical establishment and the Iranian public, framing the current unrest as a potential turning point for the country and the broader Middle East.