While anti-Islam film was trigger, longstanding grievances against US influence and deep, unaddressed socioeconomic problems appear to be fueling the unrest.
"The international community must not give in to wishful thinking or temptation and loosen the pressure on Iran," Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday.
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