Jerusalem, December 3, 2024 — Four individuals, including three anti-government protesters, have been indicted for firing flares at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private home in Caesarea on November 16, 2024. Among the suspects is Ofer Doron, a former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer who had previously refused reserve duty in protest against Netanyahu’s judicial reforms. They have been charged with terror-related offenses for the dangerous act. No injuries were reported, and Netanyahu’s family was not at home during the incident.
The attack, which occurred during a protest outside Netanyahu’s residence, is considered a severe escalation by both Israeli security agencies and political leaders. Israeli police and Shin Bet (Israel’s security service) described the flare launch as an act of terror, underscoring the risk posed by such acts against a state leader. The incident follows other protests but has been condemned across Israel’s political spectrum, with leaders like opposition head Yair Lapid and President Isaac Herzog calling for swift action to address the threat posed by this escalation.
