Is Israel Going All In? Inside Netanyahu's Dangerous Game with Iran
After launching an unprecedented military strike on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took an unusual turn — he spoke directly to the Iranian people.
“The time has come to stand up against an evil and oppressive regime,” he said in English.
“We are clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom.”
But with airstrikes widening and tensions boiling across the Middle East, the world is now asking:
What’s Israel’s real goal? Is this just about missiles and nuclear threats — or something much bigger?
What Is Israel Really After?
Netanyahu says it’s all about stopping Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile program. But some suspect something deeper:
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Is he trying to sabotage U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations?
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Or is he going for regime change — aiming to end Iran’s clerical rule altogether?
According to analysts, his words suggest more than military action. They hint at a long game.
From Warnings to Warfare
Netanyahu’s entire political legacy has centered around one message:
“Iran is the greatest threat to Israel and the world.”
He’s delivered that message from the UN floor with bomb cartoons to every Western leader willing to listen. But even with years of pressure, American presidents and his own generals have pulled him back from striking — until now.
“Now he’s in. He’s all in,” one Western official told reporters.
But Is Everyone on the Same Page?
Not exactly. Some experts say Netanyahu is chasing regime change, while his generals are focused only on delaying Iran’s nuclear progress.
“Regime change? That’s much harder,” says Dr. Sanam Vakil from Chatham House.
“Setting back the nuclear program — difficult, but more doable.”
Is Israel Violating International Law?
The airstrikes have been widely condemned by Middle Eastern nations and nuclear watchdogs.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated clearly:
“Nuclear facilities must never be attacked — no matter the reason.”
Legal scholars are also calling the strikes illegal under international law.
Iran’s Nukes: Threat or Fear Tactic?
Netanyahu claims Iran is “at the 90th minute” of building a nuclear bomb.
But that clock isn’t universally trusted.
The U.S. Intelligence Director testified just weeks ago:
“Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.”
Still, the IAEA confirms Iran has stockpiled uranium enriched to 60% — dangerously close to weapons-grade.
Enough for nine potential bombs, if further enriched to 90%.
What Israel Has Hit So Far
In just a few days, Israel has:
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Targeted Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan — key nuclear sites
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Destroyed a pilot enrichment facility at Natanz
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Damaged four critical buildings at Isfahan
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Assassinated at least nine nuclear scientists
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Expanded targets to include missile launchers, oil depots, and military bases
While Israel calls the damage “significant,” Iran claims it’s “limited.”