Israeli soldiers have sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son, Yair Netanyahu, for remaining in Miami, Florida, as Israel faces one of its most intense security crises in decades. The backlash comes amid the mass mobilization of approximately 360,000 reservists called up to confront Hamas following the deadly October 7 attacks.
Yair, 32, who has been living in the U.S. since early this year, has drawn outrage on social media and among military families who accuse him of shirking national duty. Critics argue that while thousands of young Israelis interrupt their lives to report for reserve duty — many leaving behind families and careers — the prime minister’s own son appears far removed from the realities of war.
“This is not just hypocrisy; it’s abandonment,” said one reservist in a video circulating online. “Our brothers and sisters are dying, and the leader’s son is sipping coffee in Miami.”
The controversy has fueled broader anger at Israel’s political elite, with protesters arguing that those making decisions about war should personally share in its risks. Meanwhile, Yair has largely stayed silent, offering only brief statements on social media expressing support for the Israeli military without addressing his absence.
As the conflict continues, the episode underscores growing resentment within Israeli society over issues of shared sacrifice and accountability — tensions that could have lasting political consequences for the Netanyahu family.
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