Iran denies involvement in drone launch toward Netanyahu’s residence
Iran has denied any involvement in Saturday’s drone attack aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesaria, stating that the operation was “carried out by Hezbollah in Lebanon.”
Netanyahu had previously accused “agents of Iran” of orchestrating the attack, vowing they would “pay a heavy price.”
However, Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations rejected the allegation, saying Iran had “already responded to the Israeli regime,” according to the state news agency IRNA.
When asked about the drone incident, the mission stated, “The action in question was carried out by Hezbollah in Lebanon.”
Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, has not claimed responsibility for the attack.
UK prime minister tells Netanyahu that Sinwar’s death is an opportunity to stop the fighting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.
Starmer said that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presented an opportunity to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. He described Sinwar as “a brutal terrorist” and said, “the world is a better place without him.”
Starmer also expressed concern to Netanyahu about the drone launched at his residence in Caesarea earlier that day.
The two leaders also discussed the “importance of advancing a political solution” in relation to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to Downing Street.
