Israeli government meetings to be postponed due to security threat
The Israeli government has decided to hold its meetings in a secret location instead of the usual places. The move was prompted by threats of attacks on government officials and government buildings, particularly after the recent drone incident that hit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea. This was reported by the Israeli edition of Ynews, which was quoted by the Times of Israel.
Government meetings were usually held in Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem or, since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, at army headquarters in Tel Aviv. A government spokesperson confirmed the information to EFE, noting that the exact location of Monday’s meeting was not yet known.
According to the i24News TV channel, based on information from the Prime Minister’s press office, the new meeting will be held in a secure underground complex, rather than in Netanyahu’s traditional office.
In addition, according to Ynet, ministers will no longer be able to bring their advisers to meetings, and they are also prohibited from bringing weapons.
The measures were in response to a drone attack on Saturday, when a drone struck the prime minister’s home in Caesarea. Although no casualties were reported, police confirmed that the explosions took place in the coastal city, where Netanyahu has a holiday residence. The prime minister accused Hezbollah of attempting to assassinate him and his wife, stressing that such actions would not end the conflict with Lebanon.
