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New Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue as long as we need'

Israel's new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue as long as we need" to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

The people of Iran must decide their future. We're not deciding for them their future. It's their choice. But we're trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to change their regime. They're oppressed.