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Netanyahu claims Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons in Israel
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Key Points:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of attempting to assassinate one of his sons, urging increased protection measures for prime ministerial candidates.
- Netanyahu did not specify which son was targeted or provide details on the plot, but Israeli security agency Shin Bet has extended protection to his family since July.
- The accusation coincides with ongoing Israeli negotiations for withdrawal from Lebanon, where Israeli forces have clashed with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
- Israel recently disclosed a large cache of weapons seized from Hezbollah and Hamas, highlighting the military threat posed by these Iran-backed groups.
- Hezbollah and Hamas, both proxies of Iran, have been responsible for the deaths of over 300 American citizens, underscoring the longstanding conflict involving Iran.
