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Overthrowing Iran's government 'essential for Israel's security', Netanyahu says

By Hilal Saki · Published by Everything Blog

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that overthrowing Iran's government is essential for Israel's security. Despite opposition from rival political figures, Netanyahu believes that Israel has already weakened Iran's grip on the region and claims that military operations have prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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Netanyahu emphasizes the necessity of overthrowing Iran's government for Israel's securit…: Netanyahu emphasizes the necessity of overthrowing Iran's government for Israel's security.
Despite opposition, Netanyahu believes Israel has already weakened Iran's influence in th…: Despite opposition, Netanyahu believes Israel has already weakened Iran's influence in the region.
Netanyahu claims that military operations have prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weap…: Netanyahu claims that military operations have prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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Overthrowing Iran's government 'essential for Israel's security', Netanyahu says

15 October 2026 00:20 BST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that although overthrowing Iran’s government "remains essential for Israel's security", it is unlikely to happen before Israel’s elections on 27 October.

“No, I don’t think that’s realistic,” he said in an interview with Israeli public broadcaster Kan.

“We have done a great deal. We have crushed it. They are at their weakest point, but we need to finish the job,” he said.

He accused political rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan of opposing efforts to overthrow Iran’s government, insisting that its removal was necessary for Israel’s security.

Netanyahu claimed that Israeli military operations against Iran had prevented it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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Netanyahu emphasizes the necessity of overthrowing Iran's government for Israel's securit…: Netanyahu emphasizes the necessity of overthrowing Iran's government for Israel's security.
Despite opposition, Netanyahu believes Israel has already weakened Iran's influence in th…: Despite opposition, Netanyahu believes Israel has already weakened Iran's influence in the region.
Netanyahu claims that military operations have prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weap…: Netanyahu claims that military operations have prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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Netanyahu emphasizes the necessity of overthrowing Iran's government for Israel's securit…: Netanyahu emphasizes the necessity of overthrowing Iran's government for Israel's security.
Despite opposition, Netanyahu believes Israel has already weakened Iran's influence in th…: Despite opposition, Netanyahu believes Israel has already weakened Iran's influence in the region.
Netanyahu claims that military operations have prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weap…: Netanyahu claims that military operations have prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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