Yair Netanyahu

Netanyahu's wife, sons to receive extended Shin Bet protection, PM granted lifelong security

Sara Netanyahu will receive protection for as long as her husband is alive, while Yair and Avner Netanyahu will be protected for at least five years.

|ByJAMES GENN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara tour in Tel Gezer and Magshimim Forest together with their sons Yair and Avner, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, October 21, 2016
Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates with teammates after the 3-2 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

A Messi conspiracy: Egyptian pundit blames Israel for Egypt's World Cup loss against Argentina

"We played like heroes, but Israel - meaning FIFA and the referees - had something to say about it, and we couldn't overcome these circumstances," said Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

Likud members still support Netanyahu, hold reservations on his policies - poll

In the Likud list for the 26th Knesset, according to the poll of members, Talya Gottlieb leads with 71.5%. Following her are Amir Ohana with 69.9%, Moshe Saada with 61.6%, and Eli Cohen with 56.6%.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Netanyahu spars with prosecution over 2015 Walla interview, Election Day video, in trial hearing

According to the indictment, Netanyahu was involved in demands to delay the publication of an interview and to edit it before it was posted on the site.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Yair Netanyahu testifies in 'Crime Minister' defamation lawsuit

The lawsuit claims that the former prime minister's son posted false and defamatory publications about the movement and its people on Twitter.

APRIL 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yair Netanyahu, son of former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing on a defamation suit filed by Crime Minister movement, in Tel Aviv, November 29, 2021.

MK Amichai Chikli may form new party if declared rebel by Yamina

Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu said at a Mimouna celebration in Or Akiva on Saturday night that he sensed new hope that he would soon return to power

APRIL 23, 2022ByGIL HOFFMAN
MK Amichai Chikli reacts during a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 19, 2022.

Yair Netanyahu reminds followers: Jesus was Jewish

Netanyahu said Passover, Easter share "ancient and common root"

APRIL 18, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper

Netanyahu: Olmert request for Sara's health records extortion, improper

The dispute is part of the broader defamation lawsuit by the Netanyahus against Ehud Olmert following the latter calling the former's mental health into doubt in two interviews last year.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
FORMER PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Shas MK Arye Deri and ex-president Moshe Katsav – three different plea deals with different endings.

Netanyahu's family to lose bodyguards, chauffeur, car

After a briefing by representatives of the Shin-Bet, Mossad, police and National Security Council, it was decided that the Netanyahu family will no longer receive security protection.

DECEMBER 12, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN, JEREMY SHARON, ARIELLA MARSDEN
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in the faction meeting on Monday

Netanyahu demands extension of security for family

Security is set to be lifted from the Netanyahu family on Monday.

DECEMBER 10, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court on November 22, 2021

Netanyahu family to lose state security detail

Netanyahu’s sons, Avner and Yair, have been the first children of any Israeli prime minister to be given state-funded personal bodyguards during their father’s term in office.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN, BEN ZION GAD
THE NETANYAHU FAMILY at the grave of Yoni Netanyahu.

Grapevine August 31, 2021: Biased Behavior

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 31, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG at the Maccabi World Union centenary celebration, with a background photograph in which his father is pictured in the group photo taken at the 12th Maccabiah Games.

Netanyahu dines with state's witness against him in Hawaii

Netanyahu and Ellison were seen eating together at Nobu Lanai, a very expensive restaurant on the Hawaiian island of Lanai.

AUGUST 29, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israel's opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu is seen gesturing at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.

Yair Netanyahu has over NIS 1 million despite claim in defamation suit

Yair Netanyahu was ordered to pay a Walla News editor over NIS 250,000 in a defamation suit earlier this year.

AUGUST 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yair Netanyahu makes a stormy appearance at Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, December 2018.