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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran tried to murder one of his sons, offering no details on timing or which son, as the US-Israel campaign against Iran intensifies after a strike on Tehran that killed the Iranian supreme leader and several relatives; Netanyahu also urged around-the-clock protection for rival candidate Gadi Eisenkot amid election pressure.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Channel 14 interview that Iran "tried to kill one of my sons," though it isn’t clear which son was targeted. The claim came as he urged around-the-clock security for former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, calling such protection essential to prevent Iranian gains. The remarks occur amid broader US-Israel tensions with Iran, with oil markets watching as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to murder one of his sons and has asked law enforcement to boost protection for any future prime minister, as Shin Bet has already extended security to his wife and two sons amid broader tensions with Iran and its proxies.
Israel escalates threats of retaliation over kite launches from Gaza after airstrikes kill three Palestinians, including a 4-year-old; officials say the paper kites pose a security risk, but analysts argue the move is a fabricated pretext to justify force and sway politics ahead of elections, with displacement and continued destruction shaping the Gaza context.
Israel invited bids to build more than 1,200 homes in E1, linking Ma’ale Adumim to East Jerusalem and effectively splitting the West Bank, a move many say would end the prospect of a Palestinian state. It drew broad international condemnation from the UN, EU and other leaders, though some right-wing figures, including Netanyahu, may use the backlash for political gain ahead of elections. The United States opposed West Bank annexation but did not publicly criticize E1; analysts say the reactions could be leveraged to bolster domestic support, while the UN warns the expansion could fragment the West Bank and displace Palestinian communities.
Shin Bet director David Zini says he alone decided against providing security protection to former IDF chief and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, even as Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the Shin Bet to ensure protection. The Central Elections Committee said Zini informed it that the Shin Bet does not have intelligence indicating threats against Eisenkot, while Eisenkot’s camp argues the private security is insufficient amid rising threats. Security decisions are described as being made in accordance with law and ministerial oversight, with Yashar protesting the decision.
Turkey says it will seek Interpol red notices to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an Israeli soldier in a case accusing them of genocide, crimes against humanity and torture linked to the interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla; Israel denies the charges, and Ankara says it will pursue accountability under international law as Interpol reviews the request.
Turkey’s Justice Ministry asked Interpol to issue Red Notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an Israeli official on genocide charges connected to the Sumud Flotilla raid on Gaza-bound activists; arrest warrants dated July 14, 2026, accuse them of crimes including genocide and crimes against humanity linked to the international-water seizure and detention of aid workers. Afek Moskovitch is also named in connection with the destruction of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital in Gaza; the documents were forwarded to Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Israel's Likud unveiled a Tel Aviv billboard depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside Iran's supreme leader Khamenei, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, and Turkish President Erdoğan, suggesting a unified front against Netanyahu. Mamdani has criticized Israel's Gaza war and urged ICC action, fueling a feud with Netanyahu who accuses him of fomenting hate as US-Israel talks stall; polling has shown Mamdani more popular among American Jews than Netanyahu, highlighting the transatlantic political tension surrounding the Gaza conflict and elections.
A Likud billboard in Tel Aviv features Zohran Mamdani beside Ayatollah Khamenei, Turkish President Erdogan, and Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem, with the claim that they “want Netanyahu to lose,” triggering spoof replies from rival parties and reflecting a heated, closely watched election season amid Qatar-related controversy.
White House envoy Jared Kushner and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to form two working groups on Gaza disarmament and public health, signaling progress toward a US-backed roadmap, but a fundamental split remains over what disarmament means: Israel seeks broad demilitarization while Hamas envisions a narrower approach, complicating any Israeli withdrawal tied to disarmament.
Likud will hold primaries to determine its 120-seat Knesset list for Israel’s looming general election, with Netanyahu securing eight top spots and several post-hoc deals shaping the top 30; potential nominees include Israel Katz, Gideon Saar, Haim Katz, and tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky, reflecting a high-stakes, hardline stance on Gaza and West Bank settlements within the party.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a Tel Aviv billboard pairing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem, and Turkish President Erdogan, captioned that opponents want Netanyahu to lose and to not let them win. Mamdani has publicly clashed with Netanyahu over Gaza, including threats to arrest him in New York under an ICC warrant (though authorities have since questioned the arrest power of the NYPD); Mamdani has not commented, and Netanyahu has previously used his opposition in campaign messaging.
Jared Kushner urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue small, verifiable steps in Gaza to test Hamas's commitment to disarmament, during a four-hour meeting that reviewed a U.S.-backed Board of Peace plan involving Hamas handing over weapons to a technocratic government to be destroyed by an international force, a deconfliction mechanism, and two working groups on demilitarization and humanitarian relief; Netanyahu remains skeptical amid the October elections, with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey involved to keep progress incremental.
Kushner and Netanyahu agreed that a U.S. general should supervise Hamas’s demilitarization starting with a weapons handover, establish two working groups on disarmament and on sanitation/public health, and ensure Gaza reconstruction won’t begin until Hamas is disarmed.