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Netanyahu Backs Iranian Protests, Seeks Peace with Iran

1/6/2026

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Netanyahu Supports Protests

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the Iranian protests at a meeting on January 4, 2026.
He said Israel stands with Iranians seeking freedom and justice, as protests began over economic issues.
Netanyahu discussed Iran's nuclear program with U.S. President Donald Trump.
He then conveyed through Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, that Israel does not seek war with Iran.

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Netanyahu Resumes Talks

An Israeli official says negotiations for a security agreement between Israel and Syria will resume on January 8, 2026, in Paris.
The talks had been halted for two months.
The restart followed a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
The development comes amid ongoing regional tensions, particularly related to Iran's actions and protests within the country.

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Netanyahu Supports Protests

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the Iranian protests at a meeting on January 4, 2026.
He said Israel stands with Iranians seeking freedom and justice, as protests began over economic issues.
Netanyahu discussed Iran's nuclear program with U.S. President Donald Trump.
He then conveyed through Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, that Israel does not seek war with Iran.

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