Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was flown out of Miami, United States, to Israel following an alleged threat to his life, according to Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The threat was deemed so severe that he was ordered to leave immediately, leaving his personal belongings behind.In a statement carried on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet confirmed that “there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu, and in light of this and after an assessment, a decision was made to urgently extract him along with his security team and return him to Israel.” The agency did not specify the source or nature of the threat.&nbsp;The agency's comments came after a report by US broadcaster Newsmax earlier this week claiming that Yair Netanyahu was part of an Iranian assassination plot in December 2025, while he was living in Florida. Soon, Benjamin Netanyahu told a pro-government channel, “Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill, to murder one of my sons.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strikes-gaza-kill-three-year-old-ben-gvir-prison-video-1788091638487">Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates</a>According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, some Shin Bet agents were moved from New York to carry out the extraction operation, where they were attached to President Isaac Herzog, who was visiting at the time.&nbsp;Yair Netanyahu had spent several years living in Miami “where his reportedly luxurious lifestyle and the state-funded security provided to him repeatedly drew public attention in Israel”. This further drew criticism in Israel following the outbreak of the war sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, with critics questioning why the prime minister’s son remained overseas while hundreds of thousands of Israelis were serving in the military reserves.Yair Netanyahu performs as a conservative podcaster and social media activist. He has on occasion attacked the political opponents of his father, associated with far-right European and American politicians and public figures. &nbsp;

Yair Netanyahu was urgently flown from Miami to Israel after Shin Bet assessed a “significant threat” to his life, according to the Israeli agency.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was flown out of Miami, United States, to Israel following an alleged threat to his life, according to Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The threat was deemed so severe that he was ordered to leave immediately, leaving his personal belongings behind. In a statement carried on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet confirmed that “there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu, and in light of this and after an assessment, a decision was made to urgently extract him along with his security team and return him to Israel.” The agency did not specify the source or nature of the threat. The agency's comments came after a report by US broadcaster Newsmax earlier this week claiming that Yair Netanyahu was part of an Iranian assassination plot in December 2025, while he was living in Florida. Soon, Benjamin Netanyahu told a pro-government channel, “Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill, to murder one of my sons.” Also Read: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in Gaza, including 3-year-old child; Ben Gvir posts video berating female inmates According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, some Shin Bet agents were moved from New York to carry out the extraction operation, where they were attached to President Isaac Herzog, who was visiting at the time. Yair Netanyahu had spent several years living in Miami “where his reportedly luxurious lifestyle and the state-funded security provided to him repeatedly drew public attention in Israel”. This further drew criticism in Israel following the outbreak of the war sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, with critics questioning why the prime minister’s son remained overseas while hundreds of thousands of Israelis were serving in the military reserves. Yair Netanyahu performs as a conservative podcaster and social media activist. He has on occasion attacked the political opponents of his father, associated with far-right European and American politicians and public figures.

Yair Netanyahu was urgently flown from Miami to Israel after Shin Bet assessed a “significant threat” to his life, according to the Israeli agency.

Yair Netanyahu flown from Miami to Israel after ‘significant’ threat to his life

#Gravitas A mid-ranking Hamas official who had allegedly been providing information to Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, has admitted during interrogation that he operated as a double agent.

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In a dramatic legal showdown, Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's move to fire Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar. The court held a 10-hour hearing over petitions challenging Bar's dismissal, demanding a resolution within days. This development marks a rare public clash between Israel's political leadership and its security establishment.

Israel's SC blocks Netanyahu's attempt to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Tuesday he had reversed a decision to appoint former navy commander Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as security agency chief following criticism, including from a key US senator. Watch to know more!

Netanyahu backtracks on appointment of Eli Sharvit as new Shin Bet Chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed former Navy commander Vice Adm. (res.) Eli Sharvit as the new head of Shin Bet, replacing Ronen Bar, who was dismissed earlier this month. The decision comes amid ongoing political and security tensions in the country.

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#Gravitas Israel's top domestic intelligence agency chief Ronen Bar has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants him dead.

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Israel’s cabinet has approved sacking of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar amid protests. The move comes after Israeli PM cited an "ongoing lack of trust" as the reason for dismissing Bar. Watch in for more details!

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Amidst the Gaza escalation, the Israeli cabinet has unanimously approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to fire the head of the country's Shin Bet internal security service.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief of the Shin Bet security service, Ronen Bar. Watch this report for more details!

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of “blackmail” on Thursday, as the feud between the pair reached an unprecedented level.

Netanyahu accuses Shin Bet chief of blackmail as feud escalates

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Yoram Cohen to eavesdrop on ministers and senior officers who were involved in a major security event, Cohen revealed.

Ex Shin Bet Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Spying

The Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, on Tuesday (Sep 17) said that it had thwarted an attempt by Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah to assassinate a former high-ranking Israeli security official using a remotely triggered explosive device, The Times of Israel reported.

The Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, on Tuesday (Sep 17) said that it had thwarted an attempt by Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah to assassinate a former high-ranking Israeli security official using a remotely triggered explosive device, The Times of Israel reported. According to the Shin Bet, the attack was planned to take place within the next few days. The agency linked the Hezbollah network behind this attempt to a bombing in Tel Aviv the previous year. As per The Times of Israel report, the agency said that it had found a Claymore-style anti-personnel mine, a weapon known to be used by Hezbollah, which was intended to target the former official. This bomb had a remote detonation system, a camera and a cellular connection, which would have allowed Hezbollah to set it off from Lebanon. The former security official, whose name was not disclosed, was informed about the assassination plot by security personnel, according to The Times of Israel. Also read: Hezbollah pager blasts: 14 wounded in Syria as death toll mounts in Lebanon The agency said that the explosive device was similar to one used in a failed attack at Hayarkon Park on September 15, 2023. Two suspects, both Israeli citizens originally from the Palestinian town of al-Eizariya in the West Bank, were arrested in connection with the Hayarkon Park bombing. Nine Hezbollah fighters dead, many injured as ‘Israel explodes’ pager devices At least nine Hezbollah fighters and medics lost their lives, and 2,750 others were injured on Tuesday (Sep 17), when communication pagers used by the Lebanon-based militant group unexpectedly exploded. The Lebanese health ministry reported that over 200 individuals were critically injured in the incident. Hezbollah placed the blame squarely on Israel, stating, "We hold the Israeli enemy fully responsible for this criminal aggression." The group also warned that Israel "will certainly receive its just punishment for this sinful aggression." According to Reuters, citing a source within Hezbollah, this incident is considered one of the group's largest security breaches since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict. In a statement, Hezbollah confirmed that they are carrying out a "wide-ranging security and scientific investigation to determine" the cause of the explosions. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Israel’s Shin Bet thwarts Hezbollah’s remote bombing plot targeting former security chief

Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet confirmed Tuesday it has been mandated to collect information about citizens to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus, a task it was undertaking with "immediate" effect.

The measure was declared by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late on Monday under emergency regulations, after a parliamentary committee tasked with green-lighting the move refused to give it final approval, saying it needed more time.

The government "authorised the Shin Bet to put its advanced technologies in the service of the national effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus," a Shin Bet statement said Tuesday.

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A Shin Bet spokesperson separately told the source that the policy has taken "immediate" effect.

Involving the spy agency in the fight against coronavirus sets "a dangerous precedent", according to Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI), speaking before the emergency regulations.&nbsp; &nbsp;

In the Shin Bet statement, agency chief Nadav Argaman said the agency was approached by the health ministry to help track coronavirus carriers "after it emerged that other authorities in the state do not have the necessary technologies".

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"The Shin Bet is aware this is a task that goes beyond its routine anti-terror activities, therefore the request was discussed with and approved by the attorney general, with oversight and regulating mechanisms established," Argaman said.

Netanyahu's office refused to provide details about the monitoring techniques to be used.

But copies of the emergency regulations leaked to Israeli media showed that police would be able to retrieve location data of coronavirus carriers as well as quarantined people from phone companies, without a court order.

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The Shin Bet would also be able to use the location data of coronavirus carriers for the 14 days preceding their diagnosis "to identify their routes and the people with whom they came in contact with," the leaked copy of the decision said.

'No active penetration'

Argaman said the information would be given to the health ministry and not saved by the Shin Bet.

He stressed that given the severity of the crisis Shin Bet had a responsibility to use its "unique skills" to help contain the pandemic.

Netanyahu had on Saturday said he wanted "technologies used in the war against terror" deployed against the COVID-19 disease.

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His cabinet then approved the measures last Sunday.

But after the parliamentary committee delayed its approval, referring the issue to the new Knesset sworn in yesterday, Netanyahu announced that his cabinet would authorise the measures under emergency powers.

A security official told the source on Monday the Shin Bet would not conduct "active penetration into phones" and "there won't be cyber-attacks."

But using the security agency in a health crisis set "a dangerous precedent," said Shwartz Altshuler, who heads the IDI's Democracy in the Information Age programme.

Watch: Israel: After months of political deadlock, Oppn leader Gantz has been asked to form the govt

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"What if tomorrow they're called in for an economic emergency?"

By drawing in a clandestine security agency to deal with a civilian health crisis, Shwartz Altshuler said, "Israel is not aligning itself with the democracies."

Netanyahu's continued tenure as premier is uncertain, with President Reuven Rivlin on Monday formally handing centrist rival Benny Gantz a mandate to try to form a new government.

Gantz has been given 28 days to put together a coalition, after he garnered recommendations from 61 out of 120 lawmakers on Sunday, in the wake of an election held on March 2 - Israel's third national polls within a year.

Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet confirmed Tuesday it has been mandated to collect information about citizens to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus, a task it was undertaking with "immediate" effect.

Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet confirmed Tuesday it has been mandated to collect information about citizens to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus, a task it was undertaking with "immediate" effect. The measure was declared by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late on Monday under emergency regulations, after a parliamentary committee tasked with green-lighting the move refused to give it final approval, saying it needed more time. The government "authorised the Shin Bet to put its advanced technologies in the service of the national effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus," a Shin Bet statement said Tuesday. Also read: Coronavirus outbreak: How Middle-East is dealing with the global pandemic A Shin Bet spokesperson separately told the source that the policy has taken "immediate" effect. Involving the spy agency in the fight against coronavirus sets "a dangerous precedent", according to Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI), speaking before the emergency regulations. In the Shin Bet statement, agency chief Nadav Argaman said the agency was approached by the health ministry to help track coronavirus carriers "after it emerged that other authorities in the state do not have the necessary technologies". Also see: Coronavirus crisis delays start of Netanyahu corruption trial "The Shin Bet is aware this is a task that goes beyond its routine anti-terror activities, therefore the request was discussed with and approved by the attorney general, with oversight and regulating mechanisms established," Argaman said. Netanyahu's office refused to provide details about the monitoring techniques to be used. But copies of the emergency regulations leaked to Israeli media showed that police would be able to retrieve location data of coronavirus carriers as well as quarantined people from phone companies, without a court order. Also read: Why Israel's SPYDER & US-made Air Defence Weapon System is required for India's defensive capability The Shin Bet would also be able to use the location data of coronavirus carriers for the 14 days preceding their diagnosis "to identify their routes and the people with whom they came in contact with," the leaked copy of the decision said. 'No active penetration' Argaman said the information would be given to the health ministry and not saved by the Shin Bet. He stressed that given the severity of the crisis Shin Bet had a responsibility to use its "unique skills" to help contain the pandemic. Netanyahu had on Saturday said he wanted "technologies used in the war against terror" deployed against the COVID-19 disease. Also see: Israel's ex-army chief Gantz gets a shot at forming government His cabinet then approved the measures last Sunday. But after the parliamentary committee delayed its approval, referring the issue to the new Knesset sworn in yesterday, Netanyahu announced that his cabinet would authorise the measures under emergency powers. A security official told the source on Monday the Shin Bet would not conduct "active penetration into phones" and "there won't be cyber-attacks." But using the security agency in a health crisis set "a dangerous precedent," said Shwartz Altshuler, who heads the IDI's Democracy in the Information Age programme. Watch: Israel: After months of political deadlock, Oppn leader Gantz has been asked to form the govt "What if tomorrow they're called in for an economic emergency?" By drawing in a clandestine security agency to deal with a civilian health crisis, Shwartz Altshuler said, "Israel is not aligning itself with the democracies." Netanyahu's continued tenure as premier is uncertain, with President Reuven Rivlin on Monday formally handing centrist rival Benny Gantz a mandate to try to form a new government. Gantz has been given 28 days to put together a coalition, after he garnered recommendations from 61 out of 120 lawmakers on Sunday, in the wake of an election held on March 2 - Israel's third national polls within a year.

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Israeli security forces raided the village of a Palestinian suspected of shooting two Israelis dead, the army said Monday, making arrests while the assailant himself remained at large.

Ashraf Naalwa, 23, from the northern West Bank village of Shuweika, has been named by the Israeli army as the Palestinian behind Sunday's attack in the occupied West Bank industrial area of Barkan where two Israelis were killed and a third wounded.

Soldiers, as well as police and Shin Bet internal security officers "operated in the village of Shuweika, north of Tulkarm, from which the terrorist originated," the military said.

It said security forces "arrested" an unspecified number of people "suspected of aiding the terrorist" while a manhunt for the gunman was still underway.

A spokesman for the Shin Bet said they had arrested Naalwa's brother, while his sister was "detained, questioned and released", declining to provide further details.

Naalwa was employed at the same plant in the northern West Bank site as his two victims -- Kim Levengrond Yehezkel, 28, and Ziv Hagbi, 34.

The industrial zone is located next to the Israeli settlement Barkan and near the settlement of Ariel in the north of the West Bank.

Palestinians work side by side with Israelis in the industrial zone.&nbsp;

A third woman also shot in the attack was hospitalised in stable condition.

Levengrond Yehezkel, who was buried late Sunday, had been bound to a chair by Naalwa with cable ties before being shot, according to her father.

Naalwa used a homemade gun, known locally as a "Carlo", according to the army, in what security forces believe was a "lone-wolf attack," meaning he was not part of a militant organisation or acting on its behalf.

The army called the shooting a "terrorist attack", adding however that other unspecified factors were involved.

A wave of Palestinian attacks against Israelis broke out in 2015, but they have since become sporadic. 
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Israeli security forces raided the village of a Palestinian suspected of shooting two Israelis dead, the army said Monday, making arrests while the assailant himself remained at large.

Israeli security forces raided the village of a Palestinian suspected of shooting two Israelis dead, the army said Monday, making arrests while the assailant himself remained at large. Ashraf Naalwa, 23, from the northern West Bank village of Shuweika, has been named by the Israeli army as the Palestinian behind Sunday's attack in the occupied West Bank industrial area of Barkan where two Israelis were killed and a third wounded. Soldiers, as well as police and Shin Bet internal security officers "operated in the village of Shuweika, north of Tulkarm, from which the terrorist originated," the military said. It said security forces "arrested" an unspecified number of people "suspected of aiding the terrorist" while a manhunt for the gunman was still underway. A spokesman for the Shin Bet said they had arrested Naalwa's brother, while his sister was "detained, questioned and released", declining to provide further details. Naalwa was employed at the same plant in the northern West Bank site as his two victims -- Kim Levengrond Yehezkel, 28, and Ziv Hagbi, 34. The industrial zone is located next to the Israeli settlement Barkan and near the settlement of Ariel in the north of the West Bank. Palestinians work side by side with Israelis in the industrial zone. A third woman also shot in the attack was hospitalised in stable condition. Levengrond Yehezkel, who was buried late Sunday, had been bound to a chair by Naalwa with cable ties before being shot, according to her father. Naalwa used a homemade gun, known locally as a "Carlo", according to the army, in what security forces believe was a "lone-wolf attack," meaning he was not part of a militant organisation or acting on its behalf. The army called the shooting a "terrorist attack", adding however that other unspecified factors were involved. A wave of Palestinian attacks against Israelis broke out in 2015, but they have since become sporadic.

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