Flares and drone strike escalate security concerns at Netanyahu’s residence

The incident has prompted a joint investigation by the Israeli Shin Bet security agency and police forces.

The incident drew swift condemnation from Israeli leaders. President Isaac Herzog labeled it an "extremely dangerous event," urging thorough investigations. Opposition leader Yair Lapid demanded swift action to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators, describing the situation as "unacceptable." Similarly, MK Benny Gantz called the incident "a very dangerous thing," while Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Yisrael Beytenu party, echoed these sentiments.

The flare incident follows a previous attack involving a drone strike, attributed to Hezbollah, that directly hit Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea. The drone reportedly struck his bedroom window, shattering it and causing casualties, though Netanyahu and his wife were not present at the time. Israeli air defenses admitted failure in intercepting the drone, which successfully penetrated Israeli-controlled airspace.

In response, Netanyahu's family has requested comprehensive renovations and increased security measures for all their residences, with no budget limitations. Reports from Ynet estimate that the upgrades to the Caesarea home alone could cost between 3 and 8 million New Israeli Shekels ($790,000–$2.11 million USD). (ILKHA)