19 Oct 2024 | 08:00 AM UTC
Israel: Drone strikes target the town of Caesarea, Haifa District, early Oct. 19
Hizballah drone attack targets Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel, early Oct. 19. No casualties reported. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Officials are responding to a drone attack by the Lebanese Hizballah (LH) group that targeted the town of Caesarea in Haifa District early Oct. 19. While authorities intercepted at least two drones, one reportedly struck a building near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence. Netanyahu was not present during the attack, and no casualties were reported.
Heightened security and associated transport disruptions are likely in the affected area over the coming hours. Further attacks remain possible.
Caesarea is around 42 km (26 miles) southwest of Haifa city.
If incoming mortar rounds or rockets are reported or warning sirens sound in the general vicinity, report to the nearest bomb shelter and await further instructions from authorities. If no shelter is nearby, stay indoors and away from windows and exterior walls. If possible, move to a ground floor or basement. Maintain contact with diplomatic missions. Avoid all demonstrations and concentrations of security personnel. Consider avoiding nonessential travel to Israel and the Palestinian Territories until the situation stabilizes. Reconfirm flights and the status of roads and border crossings. Arrive early at airports to allow additional time for processing. Monitor local media and abide by security forces' directives.
