Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar says that the firing of flares at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private home in Caesarea is a “very serious incident that is far from a legitimate protest.”
“This is a dangerous escalation,” says Bar in a statement at the conclusion of an assessment in the wake of the incident. “The Shin Bet is obligated by law to protect the symbols of the government of the State of Israel.”
Bar says the Shin Bet worked alongside Israel Police to quickly locate and arrest the suspects.
“We will not accept violent activity against symbols of government. Each case will be treated with the utmost seriousness,” he says.
Three people were arrested in the early hours of the morning after a pair of flares were fired at Netanyahu’s residence. According to reports, the three suspects were anti-government protesters.
No damage was reported in the incident and a joint statement from the security bodies noted that Netanyahu and his family were not home at the time.
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