Hezbollah claims attack on Netanyahu’s house, rules out negotiations with Israel

Three combat helicopters attempted to intercept the drones but failed. Two of them were eventually intercepted by the Iron Dome system, while the third hit the chamber wall. Netanyahu and his wife were not present during the strike, according to the prime minister’s office.

At Tuesday’s press conference, Afif also denounced as “unjustified” the Israeli bombing of Al Qard Al Hassan, which Israel identified as a financial institution affiliated with Hezbollah. Afif denied the Israeli claims, saying it is a “purely civilian institution authorized by law. Its services reach all Lebanese, with its branches established throughout Lebanon.” By bombing the institution, Israel aims to “affect mutual trust between Hezbollah and its community,” Afif said. “Al Qard Al Hassan has taken all precautions, and will do everything necessary to fulfill its obligations to depositors and beneficiaries,” he added.

Israeli warplanes bombed branches of Al Qard Al Hassan on Sunday evening, with the Israeli army issuing an advance warning on social media platform of the institution.