Netanyahu's draft dodger son turns Miami into a hideout to avoid military service in Israel | Yair Netanyahu enjoys the day in Miami
In Israel, where 350,000 reserve soldiers have been called up amid growing tensions, the absence of Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a topic of discussion. Yair, who is known for his strong views and statements against Palestinian Muslims, was discovered to be in Miami, USA, which explains his non-participation in the army's call-up.
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- Published Date: 02:18 | 25 October 2023
- Modified Date: 02:18 | 25 October 2023
In Israel, where a ground operation in Gaza is seen as imminent, the absence of Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has stirred controversy. Israel had called up all reserve soldiers across the country in the early days of its Gaza attacks, attracting volunteers from around the world.
However, Yair Netanyahu, known for his strong opinions regarding the Palestinian people and who declared his unwavering support for Israel's actions in Gaza, did not return to the country. Yair has made scandalous statements and engaged in propaganda efforts over the years, often denying the existence of the Palestinian people and advocating for the seizure of their lands.
While he held no official position in Israel, Yair was seen as an advisor to his father and was also considered the mastermind behind the family's social media strategy.
Yair, who faced legal issues alongside his father in bribery and corruption cases, has gained popularity among Zionists in the country over the years. In the early days of the Israeli attacks, old vacation photos of Yair in Miami, USA, resurfaced, and he faced criticism from soldiers in the Israeli army.
The Times ran an article quoting volunteer soldiers who had come to Israel to join the army, with the headline "Soldiers ask why Netanyahu's son is in Miami."
After his old vacation photos came to light, Yair posted a message on his social media accounts, stating, "I am not on holiday" and shared photos showing that he was raising "donations" for the Israeli army.
The reason behind Yair's extended stay in the USA, despite his strong support for the Gaza occupation and his past service in the Israeli army, has now come to light. Yair has been residing at his Hallandale Beach mansion in Miami since April and is reportedly in the process of seeking US citizenship.
It was reported in September that Yair Netanyahu, who is of Jewish origin, had initiated the formal process to obtain US citizenship and hired prominent immigration lawyer Michael Wildes. Wildes, a founding partner of the immigration law firm Wildes & Weinberg, which specializes in US immigration policies, publicly announced that Yair had become one of his clients.
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