Drone from Lebanon targets Netanyahu's private residence
What's the story
A drone was launched toward the house of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea on Saturday. The prime minister and his wife were not home at the time of the attack and no casualties were reported, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed. The Israeli military said that the drone came from Lebanon and hit a building. Two other drones entering Israeli territory were intercepted by air defenses.
Attack origins
Hezbollah's involvement in drone attack unconfirmed
The drone attack on Netanyahu's residence has not been claimed by Hezbollah or any other militant group. However, reports from IRNA, citing Hebrew-language sources, suggested Hezbollah's involvement. The drone attack comes amid a wider conflict between Israel and Hamas ally, Hezbollah, in Lebanon. Since late September, the conflict has claimed at least 1,418 lives in Lebanon according to Lebanese health ministry figures.
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Netanyahu wasn't present at the time
🚨BREAKING: HEZBOLLAH DRONES STRIKE NETANYAHU'S PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN BOLD ASSAULT
— JAKE (@JakeGagain) October 19, 2024
Hezbollah UAV reportedly struck what’s believed to be Benjamin Netanyahu’s private home in Caesarea, according to Saudi TV channel "Al-Hadath."
Netanyahu wasn’t present, and no injuries were… pic.twitter.com/dFjbLE0v0C
Ongoing conflict
Hamas vows to continue fight after Sinwar's death
The drone strike near Netanyahu's residence also comes days after the death of Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks on Israel. Despite Sinwar's death, Hamas has vowed to continue its fight with Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, claiming Hamas would emerge stronger. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has also voiced support for Hamas, saying Sinwar's loss wouldn't stop the "Axis of Resistance."