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Iran: Hezbollah behind the attack on Netanyahu's residence

Iran says Hezbollah was behind the drone attack that targeted a residence belonging to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today. This is reported by AFP.

Hezbollah previously confirmed shelling of Israel during the day, but did not claim the specific attack on the prime minister's home.

Israel has described the attack as an "assassination attempt".

Two out of three of the drones in question were shot down. No one is said to have been injured.

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Netanyahu after the attack: "Will continue to fight"

Benjamin Netanyahu will not be deterred by the drone attack that reportedly targeted one of his residences in Israel today. This is reported by Israeli media.

- We will continue our war against Iran's terrorist allies, we will win this war, he says in a video released shortly after the attack.

Hezbollah has confirmed "extensive" attacks during the day, but not that it specifically attacked Netanyahu's residence.

Benjamin Netanyahu's villa in Caesarea was hit by a drone, while two more were reportedly shot down by the Israeli military. No one is said to have been injured in the attack.