Iran Tried to Assassinate Netanyahu's Son, PM Says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons, making the disclosure in a live phone interview broadcast on Channel 14.
- 2 sons — Avner, based in Israel, and Yair, who reportedly spends time in Miami — could be the target.
- Shin Bet extended personal protection to Netanyahu's wife Sara and both sons starting in July.
- Netanyahu requested Shin Bet provide security to any prime ministerial candidate, not just his family.
- Netanyahu gave no details on how the plot was discovered or whether anyone was arrested.
Why it matters: The disclosure comes as Israel negotiates a withdrawal from Lebanon and remains in conflict with Iran-backed groups. An alleged Iranian bounty on Barron Trump was separately reported the same day.
- Netanyahu framed the security extension as a necessity, not a political perk, citing the assassination threat.
How 8 sources split on this story
Reuters2hNetanyahu afirma que Irán intentó asesinar a uno de sus hijos
France 2426mIsrael's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons
Jerusalem Post2h'Iran tried to assassinate one of my sons,' Netanyahu revealsTITimes of Israel1hNetanyahu says Iran ‘tried to murder one of my sons,’ doesn’t give further detailsYNYahoo News3hIsrael's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sonsRight coverage, 3 sources: The right frames the alleged plot as part of a broader and escalating Iranian campaign to target leaders' families, linking it to a reported bounty on Barron Trump and warning of severe consequences if any attempt succeeds.
What’s next: The story is developing; no official Iranian response or independent confirmation of the plot has been reported.
- Which son — Yair or Avner — was the target of the alleged plot?
- How did Israeli intelligence learn of the plot, and was it fully disrupted?
- Will the security extension for the Netanyahu family survive legal or political challenge during the election period?