'Iran tried to assassinate one of my sons,' Netanyahu reveals

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his sons, though he did not specify which one. During a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14, Netanyahu stated, "Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons." This assertion emerged in the context of discussions surrounding reports that the Shin Bet security agency had refused to provide a security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief running for the same position Netanyahu is eyeing in the upcoming elections on October 27.

Netanyahu advocated for continuous protection for Eisenkot, emphasizing, "Without that, they [the Iranians] will succeed." The prime minister has two sons and a daughter; however, it remains uncertain which of his sons Iran allegedly targeted. Netanyahu's elder son, Yair, 35, has been in Miami since early 2024 under Shin Bet protection, a decision that has sparked controversy in Israel due to the financial implications and concerns in south Florida about his presence potentially becoming a target for attacks by Israel's adversaries.

Following Netanyahu's announcement, Israeli journalist Amit Segal noted on his Telegram channel that the alleged assassination attempt had been under wraps for months but was under a gag order.