A drone aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence struck the central town of Caesarea on Saturday. Fortunately, there were no casualties, as Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, were not at home during the incident, according to his office.
The Prime Minister’s office confirmed that the attack occurred earlier in the morning and emphasized that no injuries were reported. In addition, two other drones launched from Lebanon were intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems, triggering sirens in the Tel Aviv area.
Meanwhile, Lebanese officials reported that two individuals were killed in an Israeli strike in Jounieh, north of Beirut—the first such attack in the region since Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging fire last year. The Lebanese health ministry described the incident as an “Israeli enemy raid” targeting a vehicle on a major highway linking Beirut to northern Lebanon.
This drone strike on Netanyahu’s residence follows the recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after a year-long manhunt. Sinwar, identified as the architect of the October 7 attacks on Israel, was shot in the head during a ground raid, with his body discovered in a heavily damaged apartment building in Rafah.
While the death of Sinwar represents a significant setback for Hamas, it has also intensified pressure on Netanyahu to conclude the ongoing Gaza war, which has resulted in the deaths of over 42,000 Palestinians, with an additional 10,000 feared buried under rubble.
Families of captives held by Hamas are urging the Israeli government to prioritize securing their release amidst fears of further escalation. Netanyahu characterized Sinwar’s death as “the beginning of the end” of the conflict, asserting that hostilities could cease if Hamas disarms and returns the 101 Israeli and foreign hostages currently held in Gaza.
