Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Netanyahu Claims Iran Tried to Kill One of His Sons
Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran tried to kill one of his sons.
His sons are Yair and Avner Netanyahu.
The report does not say which son was allegedly targeted.
Journalist Amit Segal later said officials had known about the alleged attempt for months.
He said a gag order stopped people from reporting it publicly.
Channel 12 gave a similar account.
It said Israel’s security establishment had known about the alleged plot.
The articles do not provide details about how the alleged attempt was carried out or identify the targeted son.
Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran attempted to kill one of his sons.
The sons named in the report are Yair Netanyahu and Avner Netanyahu.
Journalist Amit Segal said the alleged assassination attempt had been known for months.
Segal said a gag order had prevented public discussion of the alleged plot.
Channel 12 reported that Israel’s security establishment knew about the alleged plot, but the military censor barred publication.
- Who
- Benjamin Netanyahu made the claim, involving Iran and one of his sons, Yair or Avner Netanyahu. Amit Segal and Channel 12 also reported on the alleged plot.
- What
- Netanyahu claimed Iran tried to kill one of his sons; reports said the alleged plot had been known for months but kept from publication.
- When
- The alleged plot was reportedly known for several months; no exact date was provided.
- Where
- The reports referred to Israel’s security establishment and publication through Telegram and Channel 12; the alleged location of the plot was not stated.
- Why
- According to Netanyahu’s claim, Iran allegedly sought to assassinate one of his sons.
- Claimant
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Alleged perpetrator
- Iran
- Potential targets
- Yair Netanyahu or Avner Netanyahu
- Reported prior knowledge
- The alleged plot was reportedly known for months
- Information source
- Amit Segal said this on Telegram; Channel 12 also reported it
- Publication restriction
- Reports said a gag order and military censorship prevented publication