Overview
- Netanyahu told Channel 14 on Monday that Iran had 'tried to kill' one of his sons but gave no operational details and did not identify which son was allegedly targeted.
- He invoked the allegation to press for continuous police protection for former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, calling such protection 'not a luxury' and warning that without it Iran could succeed.
- Shin Bet director David Zini said there were no intelligence signs of a specific threat to Eisenkot and offered an emergency hotline instead of a protective detail.
- Journalist Amit Segal reported the alleged plot had been known for months under a reported news gag, and independent verification of Netanyahu's assassination claim has not been made public.
- The disclosure arrives before the October 27 parliamentary vote and sharpens debate over state-funded security for Netanyahu's family, gaps in protection for rivals, and oversight of intelligence decisions.