Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel "closely monitoring events unfolding in Iran", backs Iranians' "struggle for freedom"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday local time said that they are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in Iran as protests demanding freedom continue to spread across the country Netanyahu voiced strong support for the Iranian peoples struggle against what he described as tyrannyThe protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forcesIn a post on X Netanyahu wrote Israel is closely monitoring the events unfolding in Iran The protests for freedom have spread throughout the country The people of Israel and the entire world stand in awe of the immense bravery of Irans citizensIsrael is closely monitoring the events unfolding in Iran The protests for freedom have spread throughout the countryThe people of Israel and the entire world stand in awe of the immense bravery of Irans citizensIsrael supports their struggle for freedom and stronglyhellip pictwittercomya68R9Q1dsmdash Benjamin Netanyahu netanyahu January 11 2026Netanyahu condemned the violence against protesters and said that Israel stands firmly against the killing of civilians Israel supports their struggle for freedom and strongly condemns the mass killings of innocent civilians We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be liberated from the yoke of tyranny Netanyahu saidThe Israeli Prime Minister also spoke about the possibility of renewed ties between Israel and Iran When that day comes Israel and Iran will once again be faithful partners in building a future of prosperity and peace for both nations he saidAt least 420 protesters have been killed in Iran during antigovernment demonstrations over the past 15 days including eight children according to Human Rights Activists in Iran HRA CNN reportedDemonstrations have spread across multiple cities with authorities responding through arrests crackdowns and the use of force Human rights groups have repeatedly raised concerns over the scale of casualties and the treatment of protestersIranian authorities have blamed the unrest on rioters and foreign interference while maintaining that legitimate economic grievances will be addressed International leaders have increasingly spoken out on the situation Pope Leo addressing crowds at the Vatican after his Angelus prayer said he was praying for peace in IranAmid the unrest US officials told CNN that President Trump is weighing several military options in Iran following deadly protests after warning Tehran against using lethal force on demonstratorsIranian Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad said legal action against protesters would be strict According to Tasnim news agency he said proceedings would be carried out without leniency mercy or appeasement The charges against all rioters are the same he saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever