‘Iran tried to murder my son’: Netanyahu’s explosive claim ahead of elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran attempted to murder one of his sons, hinting that such a threat underscores the necessity of security protection for his family. The statement was made during a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14, a pro-government outlet. The two possibilities for the son in question are Netanyahu's elder Yair, who often resides in Miami, or Avner.

The claim is based on reports that Israel's security agency, Shin Bet, reportedly declined to provide protection to a political opponent ahead of the upcoming October 27 general election. Netanyahu did not disclose the identity of the son targeted, the timing of alleged attack, or the extent of the threat. Iran's UN mission did not comment on the allegation.

This comes after a recent war between Israel and Iran that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several others. Iran has vowed to retaliate for the deaths, with Khamenei's son taking over as supreme leader and pledging vengeance.