Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons. This allegation follows a major escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, which resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Why it matters
The claim adds a new layer of tension to an already volatile geopolitical conflict in the Middle East ahead of Israel's upcoming general election.
Netanyahu’s claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran’s supreme leader and four of his family members in a strike on Tehran.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his ballot in his Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel's general election in October [Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 25 Aug 2026 25 Aug 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran tried to kill one of his sons, but gave no details on when or where the alleged plot took place or which of his sons was targeted.
Netanyahu’s allegation on Monday came as his coalition trailed in opinion polls ahead of the general election in October, in the wake of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.
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