Netanyahu Claims Iran Attempted to Assassinate His Son
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons, amid rising tensions and his coalition’s slump in opinion polls ahead of Israel’s October general election. He made the allegation in a phone interview while urging round-the-clock security for rival Gadi Eisenkot.
Key Points
- Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, but gave no details about the time, place or which son was targeted.
- He made the claim in a phone interview with Channel 14 while discussing security protection for former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot.
- The remarks come as Netanyahu’s coalition trails in opinion polls ahead of Israel’s October general election and amid the war with Iran.
- The article says Israel had already given added personal security to Netanyahu’s sons and wife in July, sparking controversy over state spending.
