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Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives for a court hearing in a lawsuit filed by former MK Stav Shafir in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 9, 2026, 12:57 pm
Yair Netanyahu has legally changed his name to Yonatan Hun, tax records show
Haaretz says PM’s eldest son appears in 2026 filings with new name under same ID number, for reasons unknown; new surname is a reference to his maternal grandfather’s original name
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair arrives for a court hearing in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
January 11, 2026, 4:48 pm
Yair Netanyahu said to become a member of the powerful Likud Central Committee
Premier’s son appears to have been appointed in an internal party agreement after a failed attempt to secure him a World Zionist Organization job last year
By Ariela Karmel
Yair Netanyahu (left) and Sara Netanyahu listen to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliver a speech at the 80th session of The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025, in New York City. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images/AFP)
November 13, 2025, 2:29 am
Netanyahu decries ‘slander’ of his wife and son by leading right-wing commentators
PM accuses Yinon Magal and Amit Segal of ‘joining the venomous choir of evil’ against his family, after the two alleged political interference by Sara Netanyahu and Yair Netanyahu
By ToI Staff
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 5, 2025, 10:36 pm
Lapid rips up ‘corrupt’ WZO leadership deal, opens door for Yair Netanyahu appointment
Opposition leader calls to nationalize major Zionist organizations, saying they are deeply corrupt and currently exist just to create jobs for politicians’ kin and cronies
By Zev Stub and Sam Sokol
Yair Netanyahu (left) and Sara Netanyahu listen to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliver a speech at the 80th session of The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025, in New York City. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images/AFP)
November 2, 2025, 1:06 pm
WZO drops cushy post for Yair Netanyahu after nomination backfires
Organization’s leaders rejected a deal that would have given the elder son of the PM an executive seat, even after a last-ditch effort by the PM’s office
By Zev Stub
People visit the monument site for assassinated prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on November 4, 2024. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
November 1, 2025, 3:28 pm
Ahead of Rabin memorial rally, son says Israeli leaders reignite hatred and division
Yuval Rabin says he sees echos of incitement that led to father’s murder, as masses expected in Tel Aviv at 1st rally in 5 years, marking 30 years since PM assassinated
By Stav Levaton
US President Donald Trump, right, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a special plenum session in honor of Trump at the Knesset, October 13, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 1, 2025, 9:38 am
Two-thirds of Israelis believe US now calls the shots on IDF operations in Gaza – poll
On anniversary of Rabin murder, 70% across political lines are worried about another assassination; public divided on Haredi draft, critical of Yair Netanyahu’s potential WZO appointment
By Stav Levaton and ToI Staff
Chairperson of the World Zionist Organization Yaakov Hagoel at the opening ceremony of the new Knesset museum, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 31, 2025, 11:07 am
After Yair Netanyahu fiasco, new deal could mark comeback for current WZO chief
Fresh agreement, yet to be finalized, would see rotation at helm between Rabbi Doron Perez and current WZO head Yaakov Hagoel. And there would be no job for PM’s son, whom Likud had sought to install as information chief
By Zev Stub
The opening event of the 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, October 28, 2025. (Zev Stub/ Times of Israel)
October 30, 2025, 3:24 pm
World Zionist Congress devolves into chaos after Yair Netanyahu tapped for key role
Compromise agreement on appointments at key Zionist orgs derailed after parties rally against nomination of prime minister’s son for plum position; voting on resolutions also breaks down
By Zev Stub
Yair Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90/ File)
October 30, 2025, 5:37 am
Likud taps Yair Netanyahu for senior WZO role, risking compromise deal on appointments
Minister from ruling party defends nomination of PM’s son for cushy gig, asserting Yair ‘merely wants to promote Zionist advocacy in the Diaspora,’ as Yesh Atid and The Democrats decry ‘despicable’ move
By ToI Staff and Zev Stub
Energy Minister Eli Cohen attends the conference for Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria at the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 21, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 10, 2025, 3:02 pm
Ex-FM Eli Cohen grilled by cops over diplomatic passports for Likud mayors, PM’s son
Now-energy minister denies impropriety; watchdog says politician’s questioning shows investigation was well-founded, calls for the travel papers to be rescinded
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Defense Minister Israel Katz (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, June 20, 2025. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
August 6, 2025, 11:51 am
Katz defends IDF chief after PM’s son insinuates that he backs ‘military coup’
After Yair Netanyahu post suggests Eyal Zamir is behind a ‘rebellion and attempted military coup,’ defense minister says IDF chief has ‘right and duty’ to share his views
By ToI Staff
Left to right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at his office in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025. (Nava Freiberg/Times of Israel); IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir in Jerusalem on March 5, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 6, 2025, 3:02 am
Military chief said to clash with Netanyahu over plans to conquer Gaza, son’s tweet
Zamir reportedly warns occupation of Strip is a ‘trap’ that could endanger hostages, further exhaust troops; PM’s office: ‘IDF prepared to implement any decision made by security cabinet’
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with the IDF General Staff Forum on June 30, 2025. At left is IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. At right is Defense Minister Israel Katz. (Maayan Toaf/GPO)
August 5, 2025, 5:24 pm
After war meet, Netanyahu said to favor complete conquest of Gaza even if hostages harmed
Meeting comes as PM’s loyalists launch attacks on IDF chief Zamir for reportedly objecting to IDF fully occupying the Strip, PM’s son implies he’s leading a coup
By Nava Freiberg, Emanuel Fabian, Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
L-R: Yair Netanyahu and Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamad al Thani (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90/Hadi Mizban/Pool/AFP)
August 5, 2025, 5:30 am
Netanyahu’s son calls Qatari leader ‘modern-day Hitler’
Amid stalled hostage talks being co-mediated by Qatar, Yair Netanyahu accuses Doha of being ‘the main force behind the unprecedented wave of antisemitism around the world’
By Jacob Magid
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