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Opposition leader Yair Golan calls Iran's leader's death a strategic error for Israel

Yair Golan said the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was a mistake because it does not benefit Israel.

In an interview in Rishon Lezion, Yair Golan argued that eliminating Ali Khamenei, who was 86, was not in Israel's interest despite any personal judgments. He warned that the succession of Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, could make Iran more radical. Golan also criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pursuing the unrealistic goal of toppling Iran’s government, noting the objective remains unmet.

Why it matters

The critique reveals internal Israeli debate over how to handle Iran, affecting regional security calculations.

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Yair GolanAli KhameneiIsrael interestsBenjamin NetanyahuMojtaba KhameneiUS-Israeli war on Iranstrategic mistake
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