Living Under Threat and Israel's Strike on Iran – France24 Interview

Miri shares a personal account of life in Israel during recent heightened tensions, describing how she and many Israelis have had to stay with friends and family to remain close to safe rooms as missiles strike urban areas. She emphasizes the resilience of Israelis in the face of ongoing threats. Turning to the wider conflict, Miri explains her deep mistrust of the Iranian Islamic regime, which she views as the primary backer of groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and as an existential threat to Israel. She argues for preemptive action against Iran’s regime following the October 7th attack, stating that after witnessing Hamas’s unprecedented brutality, waiting for threats to materialize is unacceptable. Miri rejects negotiations with what she calls a regime devoted to Israel’s annihilation, but concedes that some form of dialogue is inevitable after conflict. She discusses the professionalism of Israel's military response, the importance of investments in defense infrastructure, and the mood within the military community—describing it as focused on mission rather than celebration, especially as events coincide with the Jewish holiday of Purim. Addressing concerns about potential chaos in Iran if the regime collapses, Miri insists she wishes for a better future for the Iranian people, but maintains that the tyranny currently in place, with its repeated calls for Israel's destruction, cannot be allowed to continue unchecked. She concludes by expressing hope for regime change from within Iran and makes clear that Israel has no desire to occupy or govern Iran.