Yair the Defiant: How Much Does the Occupation Pay to Protect Netanyahu’s Exiled Son?

Watan-A massive scandal shakes the Israeli occupation government after shocking information was revealed about Yair Netanyahu, the son of the Prime Minister of the occupation. A Knesset member disclosed that Yair was forced to leave Israel and exiled to the United States after assaulting and beating his father, causing a major uproar in political and media circles.

During a parliamentary session, Knesset member Naama Lazimi stated that Netanyahu’s son did not leave of his own free will but was forcibly exiled due to his violent actions. Her statements triggered a wave of anger within the Likud party, which quickly issued an official statement strongly denying the accusations, calling Lazimi’s claims a “vile lie and a new low,” and threatening legal action against anyone who spreads this narrative.

However, the controversy did not end there. Calls intensified for transparency regarding the cost of Yair’s protection in his voluntary exile in Miami, Florida, where he has been residing under heavy security provided by the Israeli Shin Bet since April 2023.

Israeli reports revealed that the Israeli government spends nearly 2.5 million shekels annually—equivalent to $680,000—to cover Yair’s living and security expenses. The opposition has condemned this as a blatant waste of public funds, especially at a time when Israel is facing escalating economic crises due to the Gaza war.

Despite Likud’s threats against critics, the leaked information about the strained relationship between Yair and his father, along with the exorbitant costs of his protection abroad, has put Netanyahu in a difficult position, increasing domestic pressure on him—particularly amid the security and political challenges facing the Israeli entity.

Will this scandal lead to Netanyahu’s downfall within his own party? And will the occupation continue funding Yair’s “exile,” or will the opposition take serious steps to put an end to these privileges?