Netanyahu's son Yair flown back to Israel amid alleged death threat

Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet, confirmed that Yair Netanyahu was swiftly flown back to Israel from the United States because of a significant threat to his life. The statement said the decision followed an assessment of the danger, though the agency did not identify who or what was behind it. Media outlets had previously reported an alleged Iranian assassination scheme targeting him while he lived in Florida, which Israeli intelligence allegedly shared with U.S. authorities.

Yair, the eldest son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is a well-known right-wing commentator who has drawn public scrutiny for his luxurious lifestyle and state-funded protection. His continued residence in the U.S. after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack sparked criticism over perceived double standards. He departed the U.S. without his personal effects, accompanied by his security team, and returned directly to Israel.