Shin Bet Confirms Yair Netanyahu Evacuated from Miami Due to Iranian Threat

The Shin Bet confirmed that Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was urgently evacuated from the Miami area following credible intelligence of an Iranian assassination threat against him. The evacuation occurred after Israeli intelligence uncovered in December 2025 a plot targeting Yair while he was residing in Hollywood Beach, near Miami, Florida. Reports indicated that Iranian operatives were already in the area, monitoring his residence and movements, prompting an immediate warning to U.S. authorities and a swift order for Yair to leave the region.

Due to the severity of the threat, Yair Netanyahu departed Florida hastily, leaving behind his personal belongings, and returned to Israel where he currently resides. The incident came to light after Prime Minister Netanyahu disclosed in an exclusive interview with Channel 14 that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his sons, initially withholding the specific identity. Subsequent media reports confirmed it was Yair Netanyahu who was targeted.

This revelation has intensified public debate over the extensive security detail provided to the Netanyahu family, which has been criticized for its cost. The Prime Minister defends the protection as essential, citing the real danger posed by Iranian threats. In July, the Shin Bet extended security coverage for Sara Netanyahu and her sons Yair and Avner for five years beyond Benjamin Netanyahu’s term, a decision that sparked controversy.

The threat against Yair Netanyahu is part of a broader pattern of Iranian hostility toward family members of prominent leaders, including recent threats against U.S. President Donald Trump’s family. These developments occur amid escalating tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran, with Tehran vowing retaliation for actions against its regime and military officials.