Assange: Netanyahu said leaks would help peace

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Is Assange really a supporter of Israel or is he trying to fend off criticism that the truth helped Israel?
In an interview with Time Magazine, WikiLeaks founder defends publication of classified materials by saying Israeli PM believes making privately held beliefs public will 'lead to increase in peace process, particularly in relation to Iran'
Assange also complimented Netanyahu by saying he is "not a naïve man" and "a sophisticated politician". Private cables exposed by WikiLeaks revealed earlier this week that Arab leaders had urged the US to end Iran's nuclear program by force if necessary. The first of the world's leaders to address this cable was Netanyahu, who said Monday that "if the leaders make these statements publically there will be a significant change". "When leaders are willing to tell their people the truth it promotes peace." The prime minister said, adding that "peace based on truth has a lasting chance."

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