A drone attack was reported at the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday morning. The attack was carried out by Hezbollah, who launched a drone towards Netanyahu’s residence located in the Caesarea area. While the drone reportedly hit the area surrounding the prime minister’s home, there were no casualties reported, as per initial reports.
The Israeli military confirmed that a drone had struck the central town where Netanyahu resides and two additional drones were intercepted before they could reach their targets.
In a statement online, the Iranian military confirmed Hezbollah’s involvement in the attack, stating that “Lebanese brothers targeted Netanyahu’s residence in a drone attack.” They also shared visuals from the area surrounding Netanyahu’s home, further indicating Hezbollah’s involvement in the incident.
Visuals from outside the residence of the Israeli PM show ambulances and medical service officials, hinting at possible injuries. It is unclear whether Netanyahu was present at his residence at the time of attack. There are no reports confirming his condition as of now.
A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu later confirmed that the drone was launched toward his home in Caesarea. It added that Netanyahu was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties.
The Israel Defene Force reported that two other drones were intercepted, and warning sirens sounded in Glilot, north of Tel Aviv, as a result of the incident. However, the military later ruled out a drone attack in that area.
The IDF stated that it is investigating the incident.
The attack comes just days after Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind Hamas’ October 7, 2023, assault on Israel that triggered the Gaza war, was killed in a gunfight with Israeli forces on Wednesday following a year-long manhunt. His death was officially announced on Thursday.
On Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Sinwar’s death will not stop the “Axis of Resistance” and that Hamas will endure.
“His loss is undoubtedly painful for the Axis of Resistance, but this front did not stop advancing with the martyrdom of prominent figures,” Khamenei stated. “Hamas is alive and will remain alive.”
The “Axis of Resistance,” built over years with Iranian support, includes Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthi movement, and various Shi’ite groups in Iraq and Syria, all opposing Israel and U.S. influence in the Middle East.
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