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World · Middle East · published 2026-08-24 · via France 24

Netanyahu alleges Iranian plot against his son, cites security concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Monday that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or specifying which son. He made the statement during a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14 while discussing security arrangements for the upcoming October 27 election. Netanyahu also voiced support for providing around-the-clock protection for his political rival Gadi Eisenkot, warning that without it, Iran would succeed.

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The claim emerged during Netanyahu's discussion of election security, specifically his push for protective details for rival Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu's elder son Yair has reportedly lived in Miami since early 2024 under Shin Bet protection, an arrangement that has drawn criticism over taxpayer

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