Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Iran and its allies after a Hezbollah drone targeted his private residence in Caesarea on Saturday. The drone, which was launched from Lebanon, evaded some Israeli air defenses and hit a structure near Netanyahu’s home. The prime minister and his wife were not at the residence at the time, and no injuries were reported.
At a glance:
- Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, launched a drone targeting Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence, though no one was injured.
- Netanyahu called the assassination attempt a “grave mistake” and vowed it would not deter Israel from its war objectives.
- The Israeli military confirmed that two of the three drones were intercepted, while one hit a structure.
In his response, Netanyahu labeled the attack as an assassination attempt orchestrated by Iran’s proxy, Hezbollah. He warned that this act would have serious consequences and reaffirmed Israel’s resolve to continue its military efforts against its enemies. “The attempt by Iran’s proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave mistake,” Netanyahu stated, emphasizing that Israel would continue to target terrorists and those who sponsor them.
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) had crossed into Israeli airspace from Lebanon, two of which were successfully intercepted. The third drone managed to strike a building near Netanyahu’s home in the coastal town of Caesarea. Despite the security breach, Netanyahu assured the public that Israel’s operations would not be derailed by the attack, pledging that Israel would continue its mission to eliminate terrorist threats.
Netanyahu’s strong words came at a critical moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran’s proxies, which include Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The prime minister further declared that Israel’s military campaign would not cease until all hostages in Gaza were returned and the nation’s northern residents were safe.
Hezbollah has yet to officially claim responsibility for the drone attack, but the escalation follows the group’s increasing role in the conflict, alongside Hamas. This incident marks a significant escalation as it is the first direct attack on a target associated with Netanyahu since the current conflict began.
As Israel continues its military campaign, Netanyahu’s warning to Iran and its allies makes it clear that the country will retaliate against any further threats to its leadership or civilians. Israel remains steadfast in achieving its war objectives, including the neutralization of hostile forces in both Gaza and Lebanon.
