Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is claiming that the Islamic Republic of Iran attempted to kill one of his children, and a subsequent report claims it was his son living in Florida.

The Israeli premier made the accusation during an interview with Israeli outlet Channel 14, in which he stressed the need for politicians to be protected by government security. Promising to instruct Israeli law enforcement to boost security for all prime ministerial candidates ahead of the October election, he said the issue is personal to him.