Two flares landed near the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea on Saturday, prompting an investigation into what authorities are calling a “serious incident.”
The flares landed in the courtyard outside Netanyahu’s home, police and the Shin Bet security agency said in a joint statement. Neither the prime minister nor his family was present at the time.
“This is a serious incident and a dangerous escalation,” the statement added.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident, warning of rising violence. Authorities have not yet identified who was behind the flares. The incident follows a recent escalation in attacks on Netanyahu’s residence, including a drone strike on October 19 claimed by Hezbollah. Netanyahu accused the group of attempting to assassinate him and his wife during that earlier attack.
The incident occurred during heightened tensions with Hezbollah, as cross-border hostilities have escalated since the start of Israel’s invasion of Gaza. Hezbollah has launched multiple rocket attacks on northern Israel, including a heavy rocket barrage that reportedly struck a synagogue in Haifa earlier Saturday, injuring two people.
The Israeli military reported intercepting approximately 10 projectiles launched from Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for several attacks, targeting military installations, including a naval base in Haifa.
Caesarea, located roughly 20 kilometres south of Haifa, has seen increased risks due to its proximity to areas regularly targeted by Hezbollah.
