Israel is closely monitoring growing protests in Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday. “Israel is closely monitoring developments in Iran. The demonstrations for freedom have spread across the country. The people of Israel, and indeed the entire world, marvel at the immense bravery of the citizens of Iran,” Netanyahu said at the start of his cabinet meeting. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny.” Read more:‘Rioters’ must not disrupt Iranian society: President PezeshkianIran protest death toll rises as alarm grows over crackdown ‘massacre’Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, tension rises