Viral claims on Netanyahu’s brother killed in Iran strike found false
Tel Aviv/Tehran: Social media platforms have been flooded with unverified claims alleging that an Iranian air strike in Tel Aviv killed Iddo Netanyahu, brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and injured Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after his residence was purportedly set ablaze.
However, there is no official confirmation or credible report to substantiate these claims. No Israeli authority has reported any strike on Ben-Gvir’s residence in Tel Aviv. There has not been any confirmation of an attack involving Iddo Netanyahu, as reported by Hindustan Times.
Several posts circulating online have further alleged that Israeli media attempted to conceal Ben-Gvir’s supposed injuries from an air strike by attributing them to a car accident. A assessment of existing information and resources reveals no proof for these statements.
The rumors stemmed from a road accident in Ramle, Israel, in April 2024. Ben-Gvir's vehicle apparently crossed a red light and crashed with another car, causing it to overturn. He, his daughter and the driver sustained minor injuries in that incident. There have been no reports of any recent accident involving the minister.
Authorities have not issued any statement corroborating the viral claims regarding Ben-Gvir or Iddo Netanyahu.
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
