On 25 September 1997, Mashal was the target of an assassination attempt carried out by the Israeli Mossad under orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his security cabinet.
Pada 25 September 1997, Mashal menjadi target pembunuhan yang dilakukan agensi intelijen Israel, Mossad, dibawah perintah Perdana Menteri Benjamin Netanyahu dan kabinet keamanannya.