Kan reported on the transmission of Netanyahu's statement on non-aggression against Iran through Putin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to send a message to Iran that the Israeli side is not going to attack them. This was reported on January 5 by Kan News broadcasting company.

"Netanyahu conveyed encouraging messages to Iran through Putin, according to which Israel does not intend to attack him (Iran. — Ed.)", — stated in the material.

However, speaking in the Knesset today, Netanyahu said that any attack by Iran on Israel would have severe consequences.

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The Russian leader and Netanyahu discussed the current situation in the Middle East during a telephone conversation on November 15, 2025. It was noted that Putin and Netanyahu also discussed the situation around the Iranian nuclear program and the issue of stabilizing the situation in Syria.

The Washington Post reported on December 29 that Netanyahu, at a meeting with US President Donald Trump, would try to get Washington's permission to strike Iran's missile sites. It was clarified that the Prime Minister also intends to get the American president to take a tougher stance on the Gas sector.

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