News of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nephew's death is currently making rounds on various news outlets and social media platforms, garnering attention from a global audience.
As per a Turkish media source citing Russia-based Sputnik Arabic, it is reported that Yair Edou Netanyahu, who serves in the Israeli Army with the rank of captain, was allegedly shot and killed by Hamas in Gaza, with the Al-Qassam Brigades being mentioned as the responsible group.
The reported death of the Prime Minister's nephew occurs during a period of heightened tensions following the Al Aqsa Flood Operation by Palestinian resistance groups.
It's worth noting that while The Times of Israel identified an IDF soldier named Yair Nifousy, aged 20, from the Paratrooper's 101st Battalion, it did not explicitly confirm that he was the prime minister's nephew.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli media have not officially confirmed the relationship between the deceased and the prime minister.
The information about "Netanyahu's nephew, Sniper Unit Commander Captain Yair Edou Netanyahu, being killed by the Qassam Brigades" has gained significant attention on pro-Palestinian social media.