Netanyahu: Iran tried to kill one of my sons

Netanyahu: Iran tried to kill one of my sons Andreea Popescu Tuesday 25 August 2026 10:11 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Netanyahu vows Israel will not withdraw from 'current lines' until Hamas 'completely disarmed’ Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, though he provided no details regarding when or how the plot occurred. Netanyahu made the claim during a telephone interview with Channel 14 while defending the necessity of security protection for political figures. The allegation comes amid heightened tensions following a conflict in February that led to the deaths of senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . Netanyahu stated he advised Shin Bet security chief David Zini that all prime ministerial candidates should receive appropriate security protection. The prime minister's coalition is currently trailing in opinion polls ahead of Israel's general election scheduled for 27 October. In full Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons