in private

Of course you can, quietly, in private, like this.

I don't know if that's what the Israelis are hearing in private.

-I hope next time you question my diagnosis, you'll do it in private.

I think more likely, uh he is saying this in public to avoid antagonizing the Iranians, but in private, uh he told the Israelis, they have a green light to retaliate so long as they stay within certain parameters.