Hezbollah Drone Attacks Netanyahu's Residence

A Hezbollah drone crashed near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea on Saturday.

The attack occurred while Netanyahu was not present in the building, according to reports from his office, which confirmed that no injuries were reported. The specific location of the Prime Minister and his wife during the incident remains undisclosed.

The drone, reportedly launched from Lebanon, detonated close to the building, resulting in damage to the structure. Footage from the scene captured emergency vehicles and an ambulance responding to the incident. Notably, the area surrounding the residence was not cordoned off, indicating a lack of immediate security concerns following the explosion.

Israeli media sources indicate that the drone traveled approximately 70 kilometers from Lebanon before reaching its target in Caesarea.

This attack occurred just two days after Israeli forces eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Sinwar was a key figure behind the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, which escalated tensions in the region.

In addition to the drone that struck Netanyahu's residence, two other drones launched from Lebanon were intercepted by Israeli air defenses, which triggered sirens in the Tel Aviv area. The Prime Minister's spokesperson confirmed that no injuries resulted from the attacks.

Hamas, in response to Sinwar's death, has vowed to continue its fight against Israel despite international calls for a ceasefire. Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, asserted that Hamas would emerge stronger despite the loss of its leader. Prime Minister Netanyahu characterized the killing of Sinwar as a critical moment in undermining Hamas's influence.

Support for Hamas following the recent escalations has also come from Iranian leaders. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Sinwar's death would not impede the so-called "Axis of Resistance," a coalition of Iran-backed militias across Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza. Khamenei emphasized that Hamas remains a resilient force in the region.