The Israeli prime minister and his wife were not home at the time of the strike, his office said. The episode highlighted the challenge drones pose to Israel’s air defenses.

A drone was launched toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home on Saturday, the Israeli government said. Sirens wailed Saturday morning, warning of incoming fire from Lebanon. The drone was launched towards Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, but neither he nor his wife were home, his spokesperson said in a statement. There were no injuries.

The prime minister and his family weren’t present at the private residence in Caesarea at the time of the attack, according to his office.