By Axios | Created at 2024-10-19 11:34:39 | Updated at 2024-10-19 13:33:13
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An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon hit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private home in the coastal town of Caesarea on Saturday
Why it matters: This is the first time since the beginning of the war that a target affiliated directly with Netanyahu has been hit.
Driving the news: Netanyahu's spokesperson confirmed his private residence was targeted on Saturday morning local time, adding: "The prime minister and his wife were not at the residence at the time of the attack and there were no casualties."
- Three drones were launched from Lebanon and crossed into Israeli airspace.
- IsraelI officials say two were intercepted by Israeli attack helicopters but the third eluded them.
The latest: In a short video in English, Netanyahu said nothing will deter him from continuing Israel's fight against Iran and its proxies.
