The Israeli prime minister’s office confirmed that a drone from Lebanon targeted Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea. Netanyahu and his family were not at home when the incident occurred. Videos shared by local residents showed the drone attack on the house, marking what Israeli security officials described as a significant breach.
No injuries were reported, but an Israeli security source, speaking to Army Radio, called the incident a "serious security failure," and an investigation has been launched into the lapses. The Israeli military has since imposed strict media censorship and sealed off the area, which is home to business figures, politicians, and key strategic assets, including military bases and oil refineries.
The attack reportedly involved three drones, two of which the Israeli media claimed were intercepted by regime’s air defenses. The third drone managed to crash into Netanyahu’s residence, traveling approximately 70 kilometers from Lebanon. Although no warning sirens were heard in Caesarea, sirens did sound in nearby areas such as Haifa.
In the meantime, Hezbollah launched rockets at an Israeli military base north of Haifa, and Israeli forces reported smoke rising from Shlomi, a town near the Lebanon border. Israel's military later confirmed that alarms were activated at the Glilot military base, but no drones were detected in the area.
Cross-border warfare between Israeli forces and Hezbollah has intensified since the outbreak of the Gaza war on October 7, 2023. Last month, Israel escalated its operations in Lebanon, killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other senior commanders. Hezbollah continues to employ drones and rockets in coordinated strikes to overwhelm Israeli defenses.