Police Investigate Journalist Uri Misgav Following Netanyahu's Son's Complaint

Israeli police have launched an initial review into journalist Uri Misgav following a complaint filed by Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The complaint alleges that Misgav, a reporter for the newspaper Haaretz, exposed sensitive details about Netanyahu's whereabouts, security arrangements, and movements while in Miami. The review is currently in its preliminary stages, and police have not yet sought approval from the Attorney General to investigate Misgav as part of his journalistic duties.

The complaint was submitted via attorney Uriel Nizar, who sent a letter to the Police Commissioner, with copies to the head of the Shin Bet security agency and the Attorney General. The letter claims that Misgav's social media posts revealed Netanyahu's Miami residence, including building name, apartment number, and floor, as well as details about his security detail, their rotation, and travel patterns.

According to the complaint, these publications provided a "roadmap" for hostile elements, potentially endangering Netanyahu and his security personnel. Yair Netanyahu linked these alleged disclosures to an attempted assassination by Iranian operatives, claiming Iranian intelligence agents reached Netanyahu's doorstep in Miami, leading to a confrontation with his security detail.

The complaint accuses Misgav of systematic and ongoing activity, alleging offenses such as aiding an enemy in wartime, intentionally conveying information to an enemy to harm national security, and endangering protected individuals. Netanyahu is reportedly seeking a criminal-security investigation and Misgav's arrest.

News outlet Channel 13 reported that the police have begun gathering materials related to the complaint. It was noted that while a complaint letter was sufficient to initiate a review, Yair Netanyahu himself has not yet personally filed a complaint with the police.