Washington – Brussels: Europe and the Arabs

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has returned to Israel. According to the Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet), there was a "serious threat" against him.

The Shin Bet did not specify the identity or nature of the threat. After conducting the necessary analyses, it was decided to transfer Yair Netanyahu from Miami, Florida, along with his security team, back to Israel, according to Belgian media outlets in Brussels on Sunday morning, including the newspaper Nieuwsblad.

Earlier this week, various media outlets reported on a possible plot to assassinate the Israeli minister's son in December of last year. The Iranian regime was alleged to have orchestrated these plans. In an interview with Channel 14, Netanyahu confirmed the existence of these plans.

According to media reports a few days ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his sons, without elaborating further. "Something unbelievable happened," Netanyahu told Israel's Channel 14 in a telephone interview. "Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons."

Netanyahu's remarks came during an interview discussing reports that Israel's internal security service, Shin Bet, had refused to provide security for former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, a close rival of Netanyahu in the October 27 presidential election.

Netanyahu expressed his support for providing Eisenkot with round-the-clock protection, saying it was "not a luxury."

Netanyahu has two sons and a daughter, and it remains unclear which of his sons was the alleged target.

Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair, 35, has spent considerable time in Miami since early 2024 and is reportedly under Shin Bet protection.

Yair's residence in the United States has sparked controversy in Israel due to the cost of his security, while some South Florida residents have expressed concerns that his presence in the area could make it a target for attacks.