By Matt Underwood In a direct video message addressed to the Iranian people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that another attack on Israel would “cripple Iran’s economy,” citing that Iran’s recent missile attack in October cost Tehran $2.3 billion while causing only marginal damage to Israel. Netanyahu emphasized that this money could have been better spent on Iran’s domestic needs like transportation, education, and infrastructure.
Netanyahu painted a stark picture of what life could be like in Iran if the regime focused on the well-being of its people instead of military aggression. He urged Iranians to imagine a future where they could freely express themselves, have access to world-class education, advanced healthcare, and a thriving economy. He even offered Israeli assistance with rebuilding Iran’s collapsing water infrastructure, highlighting Israel’s expertise in water desalination.
The Israeli Prime Minister appealed directly to Iranian citizens, stating that their regime fears them more than Israel itself. He pointed out that the regime’s obsession with destroying Israel, rather than building Iran, was a tragic waste of resources and potential. He emphasized that another attack on Israel would only further cripple the Iranian economy and rob its people of even more money.
Netanyahu asserted that neither Israelis nor Iranians want war, and envisioned a future where both nations could build prosperity together. This message comes amid heightened tensions, as Israel has indicated it will respond to Iran’s attacks based on its national interests, despite U.S. advice to avoid targeting Iranian nuclear or oil facilities. He suggested that Iran’s actions are ultimately harming its own people and that the regime’s brutality is turning the world against their country.
Netanyahu’s message was a clear attempt to appeal directly to the Iranian people, reminding them that their government’s actions are ultimately hurting them. He presented a vision of a free and prosperous Iran, hoping to inspire a desire for change among the Iranian people. Whether this message will resonate with the Iranian people remains to be seen, but it is a clear indication of Israel’s willingness to engage in a psychological warfare of sorts, seeking to undermine the Iranian regime by appealing to its citizens.