Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat
Summary
Yair Netanyahu, the eldest son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was urgently flown back to Israel from the United States after a serious threat to his life. Israel’s security agency said they made this decision to protect him, but did not say who was behind the threat.Key Facts
- Yair Netanyahu was evacuated to Israel along with his security team due to a serious threat.
- Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, Shin Bet, announced the evacuation.
- News reports said the threat might have been an assassination plot by Iran last December.
- Israeli intelligence shared information about the alleged plot with US authorities.
- Yair Netanyahu was living in Florida and left quickly without his personal belongings.
- His lifestyle and the security he received in the US have been subjects of public debate in Israel.
- After the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, many Israelis criticized Yair Netanyahu for staying abroad while many reservists were called to fight.
- Yair Netanyahu is known for his active social media presence where he discusses politics and criticizes opponents.
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