Hezbollah Attacks PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Residence, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour
On Saturday, November 16, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home was targeted by Hezbollah in an attack. Two rockets landed near his residence in Caesarea. The country's security agency has labeled the incident as serious. Authorities from the police and the Shin Bet internal security agency confirmed that the Prime Minister and his family were not at home during the attack and that an investigation has been launched. Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident and warned against rising violence in public spaces. In a post on X, Herzog said, "I have spoken with the head of Shin Bet and emphasized the urgent need to investigate those responsible for this attack and deal with them promptly." Earlier, on October 19, Netanyahu’s house had also been attacked, with Hezbollah claiming responsibility. Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of attempting to assassinate him and his wife. Meanwhile, Israel has intensified strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon since September 23, which has caused significant frustration for Hezbollah. The attack on Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea has sparked widespread condemnation in the political world. Opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz, Chairman of National Unity, both issued statements condemning the attack and called for law enforcement to bring the culprits to justice. Meanwhile, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared that the provocation against Prime Minister Netanyahu has crossed all limits, and the incident has raised alarms.