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Netanyahu Calls Lawmaker's Son Minutes Before Complex Open-Heart Surgery to Offer Support

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חדשות סרוגים

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 12, 2026

What happened

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Boaz Bismuth's son minutes before his complex open-heart surgery to offer personal encouragement and support.

  • 01Prime Minister Netanyahu called Boaz Bismuth's son before his second major heart surgery.
  • 02Bismuth's son has undergone two open-heart surgeries and three catheterizations.
  • 03The first surgery occurred when the son was only three days old.
  • 04Netanyahu spoke directly to the son for about ten minutes to boost his morale.
  • 05The call was described as surprising and supportive by Bismuth.
  • 06Journalist Amit Segal also commented on Netanyahu's re-election prospects.

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In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuAmit SegalBoaz Bismuth
OrganizationsKnesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Channel 14

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Netanyahu Calls Lawmaker's Son Minutes Before Complex Open-Heart Surgery to Offer Support
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Netanyahu Calls Boaz Bismuth's Son to Offer Support Before Heart Surgery

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