- New name honors PM Netanyahu’s late brother, a national hero.
Yair Netanyahu, the eldest son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has reportedly changed his legal name to Yonatan Hun, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The publication cited Israeli tax records showing that his 2026 filings were submitted under the new name while retaining the same identification number and residential address as previous records filed under his birth name. The reported change has sparked speculation over its purpose, particularly as Yair Netanyahu continues to use his original name on social media and has offered no public explanation.
A Symbolic Choice?
According to Haaretz, Yair Netanyahu’s legal name now appears as Yonatan Hun in official tax documents. In Israel, legal name changes cannot normally be reversed for seven years, making the decision a significant one.
The report notes that it remains unclear whether Netanyahu intends to adopt the new identity publicly or whether the change was made for personal or administrative reasons. Despite the legal change, his social media profiles continue to display the name Yair Netanyahu.
The name Yonatan carries deep personal and national significance. It is the name of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s late brother, Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, the Israeli military officer who was killed during the 1976 Operation Entebbe while leading the mission to rescue hostages held in Uganda. He is widely regarded as a national hero in Israel.
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Cosmetic Procedure Claims Surface
Haaretz also reported that photographs recently shared by Yair Netanyahu on social media appeared to indicate he may have undergone cosmetic procedures over the past year. However, neither Netanyahu nor his representatives have commented publicly on the report, and no official explanation has been provided regarding either the reported name change or the speculation surrounding his appearance.
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