Netanyahu claims Iran targeted son in assassination attempt

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Monday that Iran targeted one of his sons in an assassination attempt, though he provided no further details. "Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons," Netanyahu said in an interview with Israel's Channel 14.

The accusation arose during a discussion about reports that the Shin Bet domestic security agency declined to provide security for Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief running against Netanyahu in the October 27 elections. Netanyahu supported round-the-clock protection for Eisenkot, stating it was essential to prevent Iranian actions.

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Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons.

It remains unclear which of Netanyahu's two sons was allegedly targeted. His elder son, Yair, has been living in Miami since early 2024, reportedly with Shin Bet protection. This presence has drawn controversy in Israel due to taxpayer costs and concerns in Florida about making the area a target.

Prominent Israeli journalist Amit Segal wrote on Telegram that the alleged attempt had been known for months but was subject to a gag order. The article also mentions the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family in US-Israeli strikes, and the subsequent appointment of his son Mojtaba as the new supreme leader, who pledged to avenge his father's death.

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Without that, (the Iranians) will succeed.