Viral video shows Hezbollah drone strike near Benjamin Netanyahu’s home: Was it an Iranian assassination attempt?
Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea was hit by a drone launched from Lebanon. The Israeli military confirmed the incident, stating that the drone “hit a structure” near the prime minister’s home, according to AFP. Israeli media outlet Channel 12 reported that a senior government official confirmed Iran’s involvement in the attack.
Netanyahu’s office released a statement assuring that the prime minister and his wife, Sara, were not at home during the attack, and no injuries were reported. «There were no injuries,» the statement emphasized. The attack marks a significant escalation in hostilities along Israel’s northern border, with Hezbollah suspected of orchestrating the strike.
Two additional drones fired from Lebanon were intercepted by Israel’s air defense system, preventing further damage. Sirens blared across several northern Israeli cities, including Haifa Bay, Kfar HaMaccabi, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Atta, warning of incoming rocket fire from Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported.
Hezbollah’s Role Confirmed
The Iranian military confirmed Hezbollah’s involvement in the drone attack through an online statement, stating that “Lebanese brothers targeted Netanyahu’s residence in a drone attack.” The escalation comes just days after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, signaling a shift in regional tensions. Iran, a key supporter of Hezbollah, has openly backed both Hezbollah and Hamas in their ongoing conflicts with Israel.
Visuals from outside Netanyahu’s residence showed ambulances and medical
