Channel 14 reported Wednesday evening that security officials are furious at N12 and other journalists for publishing Yair Netanyahu's exact residence, which aided an Iranian assassination plot. He was ordered to pack a small bag immediately and rushed to an airport near Miami, leaving behind his belongings and his dog. Yair Netanyahu filed a complaint with police and Shin Bet against journalist Uri Misgav, alleging he revealed his address and apartment number.
Channel 14 revealed on Wednesday evening dramatic new details regarding the Iranian-directed assassination plot against Yair Netanyahu, which was initially confirmed earlier this week. According to the report, security officials discovered the plot through an unexpected intelligence 'golden nugget,' prompting an immediate evacuation. Netanyahu was ordered to pack a small bag and rushed to a Miami-area airport, flown to another undisclosed location in the United States. He was forced to leave behind his personal belongings and his dog, which was cared for by acquaintances. Weeks later, during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Mar-a-Lago, Yair was able to briefly return to the residence under heavy guard to collect his possessions.
The broadcast also reported that security officials are furious at N12 and other journalists for publishing Netanyahu's exact residence, which they said provided Iranian operatives with actionable intelligence. In a separate development, Yair Netanyahu filed a complaint with the Israel Police and Shin Bet against journalist Uri Misgav, accusing him of revealing his exact address and apartment number in Hallandale Beach, Florida and of obsessively tracking the Netanyahu family for years.
These new details follow a series of reports that emerged on Monday, August 24. At 19:24 Jerusalem, multiple outlets including Newsmax, ynet, and The Zioneer reported that Yair Netanyahu had been the target of an Iranian assassination plot that forced his urgent evacuation from Miami. Reports that evening indicated that Iranian operatives had already arrived in the Miami area and were tracking his home and movements before Israeli intelligence uncovered the plot. The Shin Bet confirmed the threat, stating that a cell operating under Iranian guidance had been intercepted months prior but was subject to a military censorship gag order.
The assassination plot against the prime minister's son is part of a broader Iranian campaign targeting senior Israeli and American officials. As The Zioneer reported, Iran previously plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, including a plan to down his plane during a NATO summit in Ankara. The security establishment has warned that Iran is intensifying attempts to target current and former Israeli officials, leading to heightened security measures.
It remains unclear what steps the Shin Bet and police will take regarding Yair Netanyahu's complaint against Uri Misgav. Additionally, the full scope of the intelligence that triggered the evacuation has not been disclosed.
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