{
  "id": 3444269,
  "title": "Yair Netanyahu identified as PM's son who was target of Iranian assassination plot - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/yair-netanyahu-identified-as-pms-son-who-was-target-of-iranian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:34:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906612"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed to Channel 14's Noam Amir on Monday that his son Yair was the target of an assassination plot by Iran in December 2025. According to a US law enforcement source cited by Newsmax, Israeli intelligence discovered the plot in December, noting that Iranian operatives were already present in Miami monitoring Yair's residence and movements. Upon learning of the threat, Yair was instructed to depart Florida promptly, resulting in his swift return to Israel. Netanyahu emphasized the gravity of the incident during a call with Amir, stating, \"This is an unbelievable case. Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to murder him, tried to murder one of my sons.\" He further warned against such acts during an election campaign, urging restraint and security measures for any prime ministerial candidate. The Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs subsequently approved enhanced personal protection for Netanyahu's wife Sara and their sons Yair and Avner in July.",
  "summary": "According to the source, Israeli intelligence learned of the plot targeting Yair in December 2025, believing that Iranian operatives were allegedly already \"on the ground\" in Miami.",
  "key_points": [
    "Yair Netanyahu targeted by Iranian assassination plot in December 2025",
    "Iranian operatives monitored Yair's residence and movements in Miami",
    "Netanyahu instructed Yair to leave Florida immediately after threat disclosure"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The revelation that Iran targeted Yair Netanyahu in an assassination plot underscores the prime minister's family's vulnerability and the lengths to which Israeli leaders' security is now a concern.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Report: Yair Netanyahu was target of Iranian assassination attempt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/report-yair-netanyahu-was-target-of-iranian-assassination-attempt",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Yair Netanyahu criticizes Winter's new party as reports emerge over connection with PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/yair-netanyahu-criticizes-winters-new-party-as-reports-emerge-over",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:06:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}