Avner Netanyahu

Son of Israeli prime minister

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Avner Netanyahu

אבנר נתניהו

Netanyahu in 2019

Born|  (1994-10-10) 10 October 1994 (age 30)

Jerusalem, Israel

Alma mater|

* Hebrew University of Jerusalem (BA)

Occupation| Student master's degree in archaeology at Oxford University
Known for| Son of Benjamin Netanyahu
Parents|

* Benjamin Netanyahu (father)
* Sara Ben-Artzi (mother)

Relatives| Nathan Mileikowsky (great-grandfather)
Benzion Netanyahu (paternal grandfather)
Shmuel Ben-Artzi (maternal grandfather)
Elisha Netanyahu (grand-uncle)
Yonatan Netanyahu (uncle)
Iddo Netanyahu (uncle)
Nathan Netanyahu (first cousin once removed)
Benjamin Netanyahu lighting Hanuka candels in his office with Sara, Yair and Avner, 1996

Avner Netanyahu (Hebrew: אבנר נתניהו; born October 10, 1994) is the younger son of Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara.

## Biography

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Avner is a brother to Yair, and a half-brother to Noa Roth (who was born to his father from his previous marriage to Miki Haran).[1][2] During most of his father's first term of office (1996–1999), he lived with his brother Yair with his mother's parents, Chava and Shmuel Ben-Artzi.[3]

Netanyahu initially attended an elementary school in French Hill, Jerusalem. After primary school, he continued his education at the Hebrew University Secondary School, majoring in theater.[3] Netanyahu was active in the Boy Scouts movement during his youth.[3] In 2010, Netanyahu won the National Bible Quiz for Youth in Kiryat Shmona, and came in the third place on the International Bible Contest.[4][3][5]

Netanyahu is a former soldier in the IDF Combat Intelligence Collection Corps. He was enlisted in December 2014.[6] Before his enlistment, there was rumours that he would serve in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, but Netanyahu wanted more significant service. He was initially accepted into the Unit 8200, but signed a waiver to serve in a combat unit.[3] Netanyahu finished his military service in 2017.[7]

Netanyahu went on to study archeology and history at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2019. He later obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022.[8] In May 2022, The Jerusalem Post reported that Netanyahu was admitted into University of Oxford to study for a master's degree in archaeology.[9]

In 2019, he competed in the fourth season of the TV show "The Chase" of the "Kan" channel.[10]

In July 2019, Avner Netanyahu was harassed by social activist Barak Cohen. Cohen documented himself shouting insults at Avner Netanyahu, while the latter patronized a restaurant. In response, Avner Netanyahu filed a complaint with the police against Cohen, which was investigated by the police. In August 2019, the court issued a restraining order against Cohen from Avner Netanyahu in accordance with the Prevention of Threatening Harassment Law, until February 2020.[11][12]

In August 2019 Avner Netanyahu visited the State of Nauru, in the same month Nauru recognized Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.[13]

In January 2022, it was discovered by the Calcalist newspaper that the Israel Police used Pegasus spyware to remotely hack, without a search warrant, the phones of Israeli citizens who are not criminals or suspects. Among the people whose phones were hacked was Avner Netanyahu.[14]

Netanyahu is in a relationship with television personality Amit Yardeni since May 2022.[15] Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the couple's wedding was initially scheduled to take place on November 26, 2024, but the wedding was postponed after a drone attack from Lebanon hit his father's residence in Caesarea.[16] He was previously in a relationship with model and political aide Noy Bar.[17]

## Political views

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Avner Netanyahu publicly supported his father's election as prime minister and complained about the campaign against Benjamin Netanyahu that called on him to resign, the "Leh" ׂׂ(Go) campaign. He went against those protesting against his father.[18]

Avner Netanyahu admires his father Benjamin Netanyahu, he thinks he is an historical figure, a one-time leader. He said this in July 2019 in a video posted by Benjamin Netanyahu on his YouTube channel.[19]

## Personal security

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Avner Netanyahu is secured by the Shin Bet. This security is also intended for the seven individuals who are considered symbols of the government of the state of Israel, and it is considered a higher level of security than the security provided by the "Magen unit" in the Prime Minister's Office. Security also continued on his private trip to Australia. The security of Avner and Yair, which costs NIS 300,000 per month,[20] was removed in 2021, half a year after the end of Netanyahu's term as Prime Minister, according to the opinion of the Shin Bet, the Mossad, the police and the National Security Council of Israel. Netanyahu's associates were angry and said it was a risk for members of the Netanyahu family to do so.[21] When Avner left for academic studies in London, Benjamin Netanyahu, as the head of the opposition, asked the head of the Mossad to provide security arrangements for Avner during his studies abroad, but he was refused. The high level security was restored, after Benjamin Netanyahu returned to being prime minister.[citation needed]

On June 9, 2024, the Netanyahu family asked the Security Advisory Committee to secure Benjamin Netanyahu's family by the Shin Bet, for the rest of their lives as Benjamin Netanyahu is secured. The request included Sara, Yair and Avner. At the meeting it was decided not to discuss this while there is a war.[22]

On July 17, 2024, at the request of the nonprofit organization Hatzlaha, it was revealed that the annual cost of the security of Avner Netanyahu in the years 2018–2020 was between 2.3 and 3.5 million shekels.[23]

## References

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1. ^ "Mazel Tov Mr. Prime Minister! Netanyahu's first grandson born". Haaretz. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
2. ^ Kalman, Matthew (10 April 2013). "Netanyahu's women and the making of Psychobibi". The Times of Israel Blogs. Retrieved 2021-05-23.
3. ^ a b c d e תחיה ברק ושמעון איפרגן (January 28, 2018). "שם בדוי ופיצה עם המאבטחים: הנתניהו שלא רוצה שתדברו עליו". The Marker. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024.
4. ^ נחשוני, קובי (April 20, 2010). "חידון התנ"ך: אבנר נתניהו זכה במקום השלישי". ynet. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
5. ^ Gordon, Evelyn (17 March 2010). "Netanyahu Jr. wins National Bible Quiz". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
6. ^ "Shine your shoes! Netanyahu's youngest son begins army service". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
7. ^ Frank, BrieAnna J. "Photo of Netanyahu with son was taken in 2014, not amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war: Fact check". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
8. ^ "Mazel Tov! Avner Netanyahu Is Engaged". The Yeshiva World. October 3, 2021. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
9. ^ Cashman, Greer Fay (May 10, 2022). "Grapevine May 11, 2022: Saving a potential genius". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
10. ^ ynet on YouTube (October 23, 2019). "אבנר נתניהו ב"המרדף" - 2". ynet on YouTube.
11. ^ @gilmishali (28 July 2019). "סערת הסרטון של ברק כהן: אבנר נתניהו הגיש תלונה במשטרה. "הגשתי היום תלונה במשטרה על הטרדה נגד ברק כהן. פעם אחר פעם ש…" (Tweet) - via Twitter.
12. ^ "N12 - אחרי שאבנר נתניהו התלונן במשטרה: ברק כהן עוכב לחקירה".
13. ^ JTA and TOI STAFF (August 29, 2019). "Nauru, world's 'least-visited country,' recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital". The Times of Israel.
14. ^ "Ministry heads, Netanyahu associates, activists said targeted by police with spyware." Archived February 7, 2022, at the Wayback Machine The Times of Israel, February 7, 2022.
15. ^ Zaga, Bar (May 7, 2022). "אבנר נתניהו בזוגיות חדשה" [Avner Netanyahu in a new relationship]. Ynet Plus. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
16. ^ Zaga, Bar (4 November 2024). "Netanyahu's son postpones wedding amid security threats". Ynet. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
17. ^ Zaga, Bar (14 April 2022). "Noy Bar: A model, parliamentary aid and Netanyahu son's ex-partner". Ynet. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024.
18. ^ ליאל, דפנה (October 5, 2020). "אבנר נתניהו מגיב לקמפיין "לך": "לפחות תוסיפו את המילה לבחירות"". N12.
19. ^ Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu (July 22, 2019). "אבנר נתניהו מברך את אביו". Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו YouTube channel.
20. ^ דבורי, ניר (December 9, 2021). "עלות אבטחת בניו של נתניהו נחשפת: ביום ראשון יוחלט אם להאריכה". N12.
21. ^ ברוך, חזקי (December 12, 2021). "הוסרה האבטחה מבני משפחת נתניהו. בסביבת נתניהו זועמים: "התירו את דמם של שרה, אבנר ויאיר"". ערוץ 7. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
22. ^ Walla (23 June 2024). "דיווח: יאיר נתניהו מטייל בגואטמלה עם מאבטחי שב"כ". Walla. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
23. ^ ליאור, באקאלו (17 July 2024). "הנתונים חושפים: כמה באמת עולה לנו אבטחת משפחת ראש הממשלה?". N12. Retrieved 22 July 2024.

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