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Hezbollah Kamikaze Drone Targets Netanyahu's Residence; No Casualties Reported

Oct 19, 2024, 07:28 AM

On Saturday morning, a kamikaze drone launched from Lebanon targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea, northern Israel. Netanyahu and his wife were not at home at the time, and no casualties or injuries were reported. The drone, believed to have been launched by Hezbollah, was one of three drones intercepted by Israeli defense forces, with two drones shot down and one striking near the residence. Netanyahu's office confirmed the attack, and authorities have blocked off several streets in the area while investigating the incident.