Political commentator Tamir Morg criticized Channel 12 over a report by Ilan Loketz, alleging it revealed the exact residence of Yair Netanyahu in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Morg claimed the disclosure provided Iranian operatives with actionable intelligence, leading to an assassination plot against the prime minister's son, as previously confirmed by the Shin Bet.
Tamir Morg, a prominent political commentator, on Sunday criticized Channel 12 over a report by journalist Ilan Loketz that allegedly disclosed the exact residence of Yair Netanyahu in Hallandale Beach, Florida. In his remarks, Morg accused the network of attempting to 'whitewash' the incident, arguing that the exposure provided Iranian operatives with the actionable intelligence needed to track Netanyahu's movements.
The criticism follows the Shin Bet's confirmation in August 2026 that Yair Netanyahu was the target of a sophisticated Iranian-directed assassination plot. Intelligence reports indicated that an Iranian terror cell had used publicly available information—including his address—to monitor him in Miami. The severity of the threat led to a high-stakes extraction operation, during which Netanyahu was evacuated back to Israel under urgent conditions.
Security officials have previously expressed anger at N12 for disseminating the location, which they said constituted a direct security risk. Morg's remarks echo concerns raised by other commentators, including Shimon Riklin, who have argued that media leaks played a direct role in enabling the plot. The incident has sparked a broader debate about journalistic responsibility and national security in Israel.
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