"Iran Tried To Murder One Of My Sons": Benjamin Netanyahu's Explosive Claim
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons. The statement was made during a discussion regarding the necessity of security details for his family.
Why it matters
The claim escalates tensions between Israel and Iran and highlights the ongoing security concerns surrounding the Israeli leadership during wartime.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Monday that Iran attempted to assassinate his son.In a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14, Netanyahu said, "Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons."He did not provide any details on how the alleged assassination was attempted, or when the attempt was made.It was also not clear which of Netanyahu's sons, Avner or Yair, was targeted in the supposed attempt. The Israeli Prime Minister's claims came during discussions about reports that domestic security agency Shin Bet had refused to provide a detail for Gadi Eisenkot, who will be contesting the upcoming elections against Netanyahu."Therefore, the security they (Netanyahu's family) get is not a luxury," he added, in an apparent response regarding an agreement reached with Shin Bet to provide his wife and his sons with security for at least five years,…
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