Israeli general, former Chief of the General Staff (2023–2025)
The Times of Israel reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that Iran targeted one of his sons and tried to kill him. The Shin Bet confirms a significant threat to Yair Netanyahu, who has been extracted from Florida with his security team and returned to Israel. Netanyahu says security is necessary to prevent further assassinations as tensions with Iran rise.
Haaretz has published book excerpts saying UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu in late September 2023 that Hamas was planning a major operation. Haaretz says Netanyahu reacted calmly and did not inform Israel's security chiefs; Netanyahu has denied the call, instructed lawyers to sue Haaretz, and rivals have seized the story ahead of the Oct. 27 election.