Conflict & Security
Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Iran had tried to kill one of his two sons, but gave no details about the alleged attempt.
“Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons,” Netanyahu said in a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14.
The claim came during a discussion about security protection for Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief who is running against Netanyahu ahead of elections on October 27. Netanyahu said he supported around-the-clock protection for Eisenkot, calling it “not a luxury”.
“Without that, (the Iranians) will succeed,” Netanyahu said.
Netanyahu has two sons and a daughter. It remains unclear which son he was referring to.
His elder son, Yair Netanyahu, 35, has spent extended periods in Miami since early 2024, reportedly under Shin Bet protection. His stay in the United States has drawn controversy in Israel over the cost of security, while some residents in south Florida have expressed concern that his presence could make the area a target for attacks by Israel's enemies.
After Netanyahu's remarks became public, Israeli journalist Amit Segal wrote on Telegram that the alleged assassination attempt had been known for “months” but was subject to a gag order.
Update
Netanyahu made the claim during a Channel 14 discussion about security protection for former army chief Gadi Eisenkot.
Netanyahu said around-the-clock protection for Eisenkot was "not a luxury".
Amit Segal wrote that the alleged assassination attempt had been known for months but was subject to a gag order.
The item says it remains unclear which of Netanyahu's sons was allegedly targeted.
Source note: AFP news report published on 24 August 2026 at 17:25:21 UTC.
Update
Netanyahu made the claim during a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14.
Netanyahu gave no further details in the supplied material.
Netanyahu was quoted as saying: “Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons.”
Source note: AFP news report published on 24 August 2026 at 17:05:25 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
Netanyahu did not provide details of the alleged assassination attempt.
It is unclear which of Netanyahu's sons was allegedly targeted.
The item does not independently verify Netanyahu's allegation against Iran.
Source
AFP news report published on .