Netanyahu Calls Boaz Bismuth's Son to Offer Support Before Heart Surgery

Boaz Bismuth, Chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, revealed in an emotional interview on Channel 14's new online program "On the Way to the Polls with Dana and Ron" a deeply personal moment involving his son Dudi. Just minutes before Dudi underwent a complex open-heart surgery, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unexpected phone call to encourage and strengthen the boy's spirit during this difficult time.

Bismuth shared that his son has faced significant heart challenges, having undergone two open-heart surgeries and three catheterizations, with the first surgery performed when Dudi was only three days old. The recent call from Netanyahu, lasting about ten minutes, was a direct conversation aimed at uplifting Dudi before entering the operating room.

During the interview, Bismuth became visibly emotional recalling the call, which Dana Ron, the show's host, also noted, highlighting the profound impact of the moment. Bismuth described his son as the treasure of his life, underscoring the personal significance of the prime minister's gesture.

The interview marked the first episode of the new program and provided a rare glimpse into the personal life of a senior Israeli politician amid the upcoming 2026 elections.