Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the drone attack on his private residence, stating that "nothing can stop him" and assured that Israel will be victorious in this war. Although he did not directly mention the drone attack on his residence, he issued a warning to those responsible.
In his video message, Netanyahu said, 'You know, two days ago we took down the mass murderer [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar. As I said, this is a battle for existence, and we will fight until the end.' The Israeli PM praised the army, saying, 'I am proud of my soldiers, I am proud of my commanders, and I am proud of you, the citizens of Israel.'
Iran Attempts to Assassinate PM Netanyahu, Claims Israel - Lebanon Launched 3 Drones
'They Will Pay a Heavy Price...', Says Netanyahu
The attempt by Iran's proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave mistake. This will not stop me or the State of Israel from continuing our righteous war against our enemies to secure our future. To Iran and its agents, I say: Anyone who tries to harm Israeli citizens will pay a heavy price.'
Sinwar Declared 'Mastermind Terrorist'
In his English speech, PM Netanyahu called the deceased Yahya Sinwar a 'mastermind terrorist' and explained how lives were lost in the attack. He stated, 'We eliminated him, and we will continue to struggle with other Iranian terrorist branches.' On Saturday, three drone attacks were launched from Lebanon, targeting Netanyahu's residence.
Drone Attack Near Netanyahu's Home
None of the three drones reached Netanyahu's residence. The Israeli army reported that sirens did not sound, causing a delay in identifying the drones. However, two drones were shot down by Israeli army helicopters, and one fell on a neighboring house, causing damage but no injuries.
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Accusations Against Iran for the Attack
Yahya Sinwar's death and the drone attacks have heralded a new phase in the conflict. Israel appears to be advancing its confrontation with Hamas and associated Iranian agents. However, while Israeli officials claimed the attacks were orchestrated at Iran's behest, no evidence was provided to support this.
