Prime Minister Naftali Bennett sent a video message to the Iranian people on Sunday, wishing them a happy Nowruz (Persian New Year).
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"I have a special message for the Iranian people on the occasion of Nowruz: Nowruz Mubarak to you, your families, and all those celebrating this beautiful holiday around the world," Bennett says in the message.
Bennett wished the Iranians a year of "health, prosperity, and peace."
Video: Roey Abraham/GPO
Pointing out that "Nowruz" translates to "new day," Bennett said his greatest wish for the Iranians was that they would indeed see a new day, "a day of freedom from the cruel Iranian regime."
"The Israeli people and the Iranian people share so much … We are both vibrant peoples with ancient histories and rich cultures who seek a brighter future," the prime minister said.
"Together, we also face a common threat – the brutal and oppressive Iranian regime, whether the IRGC [Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps], the world's single largest terrorist organization, its proxies, or the Basij [paramilitary].
"We know that the Iranian regime does not represent you and they continue to deny you the freedom that you deserve. We hope you rid yourselves of this cruel and ruthless regime and reach true freedom. Nowruz Piruz – Happy Nowruz!" Bennett said.
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