Yair Satanyahu, draft dodger

Carl Mason’s comment:
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Netanyahu’s son hid in America and dodged the Gaza war.
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Thanks for this, Carl. I was unaware of this scandal.
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Grok:
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### Verification of the Claim
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Yes, one of Benjamin Netanyahu’s sons—Yair Netanyahu—has been residing in Miami (specifically in a luxury apartment in Hallandale Beach, just north of the city) for much of the ongoing Gaza conflict, which began with Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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He moved there in April 2023, initially amid legal troubles (a defamation lawsuit), and has largely remained despite widespread criticism from Israeli reservists and the public for not returning to support the war effort.
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Reports indicate he briefly returned to Israel in late November 2023 for volunteer work with the United Hatzalah organization but left again by mid-January 2024 and has stayed in the U.S. since, even as over 360,000 reservists were mobilized.
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His presence has sparked outrage, with soldiers questioning why he isn’t joining them while living a comfortable life abroad, complete with Israeli taxpayer-funded Shin Bet security (costing around $700,000 annually).
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As of 2025 reports, he’s still there, posting pro-Israel content online while avoiding reserve duty (which he’s eligible for until age 40).
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#### Age
Yair Netanyahu was born on July 26, 1991, making him 34 years old as of October 20, 2025.
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#### Military Service
Yair completed his mandatory IDF service, as required for most Israeli men starting at age 18 (32 months of service). He served in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit from around 2009 to 2012 in a non-combat communications role, rather than frontline duty.
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He has not been called up or volunteered for reserve service during the current conflict, drawing further criticism for “draft-dodging” while his peers fight in Gaza. His younger brother, Avner (age 30), also completed IDF service in the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps and ended his tenure in 2017.
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This story has been widely covered in Israeli media (e.g., Times of Israel, Channel 12) and international outlets, often highlighting the irony of his absence amid Netanyahu’s calls for national sacrifice.
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