The Prime Minister of Israel sends a different message to the people of Iran through his televised message with Arabic subtitles. He is trying to turn public opinion in Iran against the Rouhani regime, arguing that he is looting the country and keeping it in the dark.
This is Netanyahu's message
What I will say may surprise you coming from the Prime Minister of Israel. But I state unequivocally: Iranians are among the most charismatic and successful people in the world. Of course with a footnote, when they leave Iran.
Seen in Silicon Valley, entrepreneurs with Iranian heritage are among the founders and CEOs of Uber, Ebay, Dropbox and many other great companies. The Iranian people are brilliant. It is so innovative. So why is Iran so poor? Why is unemployment rampant? The answer lies in just two words: The regime. Iranian dictators plunder the country's wealth.
Is it not a shame that Iran does not invest in its people? Instead, they invest tens of billions of dollars in their nuclear program, spreading terror around the world through their aggression in the Middle East. At the same time, the Iranian people are suffering.
I hope the day comes when the people of Iran will not have to go to Silicon Valley, they will not have to go there to build the best companies in the world.
Imagine Iranian and Israeli businessmen working together, in Iran and Israel, for the betterment of humanity. This is my hope. This is my vision. This can be our future.