Netanyahu Reveals Iran Tried to Assassinate One of His Sons During Live Broadcast

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised viewers during a live broadcast on Channel 14's program "Sheva" when he answered a phone call from the studio and revealed that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his sons. The spontaneous call, which occurred shortly after Netanyahu publicly shared his phone number inviting citizens to contact him, quickly turned into an extended interview. Netanyahu confirmed that the assassination attempt was a serious security threat and emphasized the necessity of tight protection for his family.

During the conversation, Netanyahu also addressed Israel's military actions in Syria, dismissing claims that these operations were politically motivated ahead of elections. He explained that the Israeli Defense Forces and security agencies recommended preventing Turkish military entrenchment in Syria, describing his approach as responsible yet firm against threats to Israel.

Additionally, Netanyahu warned about the risks posed by the fragmentation of right-wing parties ahead of the upcoming elections. He urged smaller right-wing factions to unite or withdraw, cautioning that their division could lead to the right-wing bloc losing power, similar to the 1992 elections which led to the rise of the left-wing government and the Oslo Accords.

Netanyahu also mentioned that he was on his way to a cabinet meeting after attending an event marking the discovery of the Altalena shipwreck, expressing his intention to raise the ship as a monument symbolizing the message of "never again" to civil war, referencing former Prime Minister Menachem Begin.

The prime minister declined to provide detailed intelligence on the assassination attempt but stressed the gravity of the threat and the importance of discretion during the election period.