Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement from Jerusalem on Saturday, affirming that "nothing will deter" him, just hours after a drone attack targeted his private residence in Caesarea.
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that a drone, launched from Lebanon, was aimed at Netanyahu's Caesarea home. His family was not present during the attack, and the drone landed on a nearby property, causing no injuries.
No sirens were activated, prompting frustration among local residents. "There was a buzzing sound before the drone hit," one resident said. "We didn’t know where it was coming from, but then there was an explosion."
"The explosion was louder than we’re used to," said another neighbor. "At first, we thought it might be an Iranian attack. We couldn't understand why no sirens went off. Can we feel safe? Yet again, a drone evaded low-flying helicopters and interceptions, and this time it hit close to home."
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says undeterred after drone attack on his Caesarea residence
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Netanyahu addressed the incident in his video, referencing the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday: "We are in our war of revival, and I said we would carry on to the end. I am proud of our soldiers and commanders, and nothing will deter me."
Residents noted seeing a convoy leave the community early in the morning before the strike, but Netanyahu's office clarified that he had not been at his Caesarea home for over a week.
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