Israeli police announced on Sunday that three suspects have been arrested following an incident where flares were fired at the private residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea. Fortunately, the Prime Minister and his family were not present at the residence during the overnight attack, and no injuries were reported.
Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the suspects, but they have indicated that the suspects may be linked to domestic political critics of Netanyahu. Israeli President Isaac Herzog strongly condemned the attack and cautioned against any further escalation of violence in the public sphere.
Netanyahu has been under intense scrutiny and faced widespread protests for his handling of the hostage crisis triggered by Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, which led to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. Critics have held Netanyahu responsible for security and intelligence lapses that allowed the attack to occur and for failing to secure the release of numerous hostages still held in Gaza.
Furthermore, last month, a drone launched by Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group targeted Netanyahu's Caesarea residence while he and his family were away, adding to the security concerns surrounding the Prime Minister.
These incidents highlight the volatile political climate in Israel and the challenges faced by the government in maintaining security and stability amidst ongoing tensions. The Israeli police are continuing their investigation into the recent attack on the Prime Minister's residence to apprehend all those responsible and prevent any future threats to the country's leadership.
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