Netanyahu calls on Iranian people to rebel
He called on the people in Iran to "be bold and brave - to dare to dream."
"Take to the streets, demand justice, demand accountability, protest tyranny," said the Israeli premier. "Build a better future for your families and for all Iranians. Do not let these fanatic mullahs ruin your lives for a minute longer."
Conflict between arch-enemies continues despite ceasefire
In June, Israel waged war against Iran for 12 days and, together with the US, bombed key nuclear facilities. In addition to attacks on military targets, Israel also killed at least 10 nuclear scientists to sabotage the country's nuclear programme.
"Your leaders forced a 12-day war on us and they lost miserably," Netanyahu said.
The fundamental conflict between the arch-enemies persists despite the ceasefire – and a diplomatic solution is not in sight. Iran's leadership responded domestically after the war with a wave of repression.
"Time to fight for freedom"
Regarding the recent water crisis in Iran, Netanyahu said, "Everything is collapsing. In this brutal summer heat, you don't even have clean, cold water to give your children."
In contrast, he said, Israel is the "number one recycler of water in the world." If the current leadership in Tehran were overthrown, Israel would flood Iran with experts, he said. "We will help Iran recycle water, we will help Iran desalinate water."
Netanyahu said, "Now is the time to fight for freedom."
The Israeli prime minister is facing strong opposition in his own country, with weekly demonstrations where he is repeatedly called a dictator.
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