Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Netanyahu said Iran tried to kill one of his sons as he backed full security for rival Gadi Eisenkot in the election race.
- On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons during a live conversation with Channel 14.
- The remarks occurred during a discussion about Shin Bet declining security for Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief running in October elections; Netanyahu backed providing Eisenkot protection, saying it was 'not a luxury.'
- Journalist Amit Segal reported on Telegram that the alleged attempt was known for 'months' but subject to a gag order, though it remains unclear whether Yair or Avner was targeted.
- In July, a Ministerial Committee approved extended personal protection for Netanyahu's family, with his sons set to receive security for five years after he leaves office.
- Security officials have assessed that the Netanyahu family faces high-level threats from Israel's enemies, while longstanding tensions between Israel and Iran include ongoing Iranian-linked plots targeting officials.
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The Israeli Prime Minister did not tell us which son was in question, nor did he tell us when the attempted murder might have occurred.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, revealed that one of his sons was the target of an assassination attempt, which he blamed on Iran, according to Israeli media reports. This comes as the general elections scheduled for October 27th approach.
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, claimed that his son had been the victim of an assassination attempt by Iran. He did not give any details about who the attackers were and about the...
Iran tried to murder my son: Netanyahu makes bombshell claim against Tehran
Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran tried to murder one of his sons during a television interview on Monday. He linked the allegation to the need for extended security for his family and political figures ahead of elections.
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El DebateIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Monday an alleged Iranian assassination attempt against one of his two sons, although he has not specified which one of them would be or given details about the alleged threat. “Iran was going for one of my sons. Iran tried to kill him, murder one of my sons,” the president said in an interview with Israeli TV Channel 14. “Therefore, the security they have is not for luxury,” he added in refe…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons.
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