National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's office said Saturday evening that security officials updated him about a drone that fell near his home. The minister and his family are safe, and the circumstances are under investigation.
The office of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir confirmed Saturday evening that security officials updated the minister about a drone that fell near his home, citing a briefing from Channel 12. The minister and his family are safe. This confirmation comes after initial reports at 22:13 Jerusalem that a drone had fallen near the minister's residence in Hebron, with the IDF subsequently collecting the device and no injuries reported.
The timeline of events unfolded rapidly Saturday evening. At 22:13 Jerusalem, initial reports indicated a drone had fallen near Ben Gvir's home. Shortly after, security forces collected the drone and reported no threat. By the same hour, Kan News reported that the drone was carrying a letter in Arabic. The minister's office then issued a series of confirmations, first acknowledging the incident and later specifying that security officials had informed the minister. The latest confirmation, cited by Channel 12, adds the detail of the official briefing.
As The Zioneer reported at 22:45 Jerusalem, the drone was collected by the IDF and the circumstances remain under investigation. The incident occurred in the Jewish settlement of Hebron, where Ben Gvir's home is located.
The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. The origin of the drone and the content of the Arabic letter have not been disclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility.
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