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Prof. Kobi Michael emphasized that Israel must maintain its sovereign right to defend itself and retaliate against Iranian and proxy attacks, even if this leads to friction with the U.S. administration.
He also expressed deep skepticism about reaching a deal with the current Iranian regime, insisting that any future agreement must explicitly require Iran to stop its public threats to destroy the State of Israel.
The full interview took place on ILTV on June 8, 2026.
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