Fact Check: Were Itamar Ben-Gvir Injured and Iddo Netanyahu Killed in Iranian Air Strikes?

Viral Claims on Social Media

Stories that got virally spread. Several articles on the internet claimed that Iran launched an air attack on Tel Aviv, reportedly setting Ben-Gvir’s house on fire and causing injury; other reports claimed that Israeli media was hiding the truth by reporting Ben-Gvir’s injuries as a car accident instead of an air strike.

Some posts went so far as to allege that the Israeli press deliberately covered up Ben-Gvir’s injuries as a car accident rather than an air attack.

What the Fact Check Reveals

 It has no official record that substantiates these claims, or other reputable media report. No Iranian strike on Ben-Gvir’s home or killing of Iddo Netanyahu was reported by authorities and verified news outlets. 

In fact, viral posts appear to be spreading misinformation during the regional dispute that’s a global challenge. 

Why the Confusion Happened

 A video of Itamar Ben-Gvir, recently in Ramle, Israel during an auto accident last April helped to build up theories. The vehicle he was travelling in ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, which made the SUV flip.

Just minor injuries to Ben-Gvir, his daughter and the driver. But there hasn’t been any recent accident or air strike involving him, contrary to rumors circulating through viral posts.

Iran’s Recent Air Strikes on Israel

 Iran launched more than 90 attempted strikes on the State of Israel in the period between February 28 and March 4 after the conflict started escalating in that area, data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project showed. 

It is estimated that some 20 civilian sites were struck and at least 10 lives were died during those times. At the same time, Fars News Agency announced that hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of drones were launched targeting both Israel and US military installations across the Middle East. 

Bottom Line

The viral claims about Iddo Netanyahu’s death and Itamar Ben-Gvir being injured in an Iranian air strike are fake. There is no verified evidence or official confirmation supporting these allegations.