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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Deputy CM Shivakumar slams BJP MPs for their silence on LPG shortage in India
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the shortage of LPG refills has become a serious concern in the state, amid warnings from hotel owners that they may be forced to shut down operations if supplies do not improve soon.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the issue must be discussed in Parliament and urged Members of Parliament to raise the matter, as the shortage was affecting businesses and the public.
"The government must discuss this in Parliament. They should allow a discussion today... From today itself, we are facing problems. There is no stock," he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister criticised BJP MPs for not speaking about the LPG shortage despite its impact on businesses such as hotels and catering establishments.
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He noted that hoteliers have already begun limiting their operations due to dwindling supplies.
"Now, because of the gas price hike and the gas shortage, people are going on strike, but the BJP MPs are not talking about it. They raise their voice on many other issues - strangely enough - but they are silent on this," he said.
Shivakumar also pointed to the rising fuel costs, saying diesel prices had recently increased sharply, adding further pressure on businesses.
According to him, the combined impact of fuel price increases and LPG supply disruptions was affecting the hospitality sector.
He said even former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda spoke about some of the issues pertaining to Karnataka and called for discussion.
"Deve Gowda is talking about Mekedatu and Yettinahole projects. Let him direct his party MPs to talk about this (fuel shortage) in the Parliament.
It is not right for me to launch a verbal attack on him, considering his age. Let him suggest solutions for Mekedatu and Yettinahole. Let his party MLAs talk about what their party did, and I will counter it with what we have done," Shivakumar said.
Hotel associations in the state have warned that continued supply shortages could force establishments to temporarily shut down, particularly those dependent on commercial LPG cylinders for daily cooking. The Deputy Chief Minister indicated that the issue required urgent attention at the national level, as LPG supply and pricing fall under the Centre's purview.
