Israel closely monitoring developments in Iran protests, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel is closely monitoring developments in Iran as protests spread across the country.

“Israel is closely monitoring developments in Iran. The demonstrations for freedom have spread across the country. The people of Israel, and indeed the entire world, marvel at the immense bravery of the citizens of Iran,” Netanyahu said at the start of his cabinet meeting.

“We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny.”