According to a report by Al Jazeera, on Tuesday March 10, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directly addressed the Iranian people in a bold social media message, urging them to rise up and dismantle their Islamic government, describing the current moment as a rare and fleeting window for revolutionary change.
In a post published on his office’s official X account, Netanyahu called on Iranians to take advantage of what he described as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to overthrow the ruling clerical establishment that has governed the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
“The Ayatollah is no more, and I know you don’t want him replaced with another tyrant,” Netanyahu wrote, referring to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The Israeli prime minister did not stop at expressing solidarity. He appeared to suggest that Israel is actively working to create conditions that would make such a political transition possible, signaling a broader strategic vision that extends beyond conventional military engagement.
“We are creating the conditions for you to do so. When the time is right, and that time is fast approaching, we will pass the torch to you. Be ready to seize the moment!” Netanyahu added in the post.
The remarks mark one of the most direct and publicly visible appeals ever made by an Israeli leader to the Iranian civilian population, bypassing the government entirely and speaking straight to ordinary citizens.
Netanyahu’s message arrives against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions, with Israel and Iran locked in a prolonged and increasingly overt confrontation across multiple fronts, including proxy conflicts, drone and missile exchanges, and competing influence operations throughout the Middle East.
The phrase “pass the torch” notably frames Israel not as a conqueror or external power broker, but as a transitional force that intends to step back once internal momentum builds within Iran itself.
The post has since drawn widespread attention internationally, with analysts and foreign policy observers closely examining its implications for Israeli strategy toward Tehran and the broader question of regime change in one of the world’s most heavily sanctioned nations. See more