๐ฃ๐ฅ Grenade Explodes Outside Herzliya Home of Businesswoman with Ties to Netanyahu ๐ฎ๐ฑ
HERZLIYA, Israel โ July 2, 2025 โ A hand grenade dramatically exploded today outside the luxurious Herzliya home of a prominent businesswoman reportedly with close ties to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ๐ก The blast, occurring in the affluent seaside neighborhood of Herzliya Pituah, caused light damage to a structure but, thankfully, resulted in no injuries! ๐
Israeli police have immediately launched a full-scale investigation into the alarming incident. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ According to initial reports, the grenade landed in the yard, with some accounts even suggesting it landed in a swimming pool, which may have helped to significantly mitigate the force of the explosion. ๐ Law enforcement officials, including forensic investigators and bomb disposal experts, were swiftly at the scene, meticulously collecting evidence. ๐
While police have not officially released the businesswoman's identity, Hebrew-language media outlets have identified her as Nicol Raidman, a prominent socialite and former reality television star. ๐ She is widely known for her close friendship with Prime Minister Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu. ๐ฏโโ๏ธ
In a statement widely reported by the media, a representative for Raidman suggested that the attack might have been a case of mistaken identity. ๐ค "As we understand it, they got the wrong address and we're sure the police will immediately wrap up the investigation," the statement read. Raidman herself took to Instagram to reassure her concerned followers, posting, "Everything is okay, thank God," and mentioning that she heard a "loud noise" but, thankfully, there was no physical or material damage. โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
This incident comes less than two weeks after a similar grenade attack on the Herzliya home of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel, which also caused no injuries. ๐ณ๐ด While police have not yet named any suspects or determined motives in the current case, the occurrence of such an event at the residence of an individual connected to the Prime Minister has naturally drawn significant national attention and concern. ๐จ
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work diligently to determine the full circumstances surrounding the explosion and to identify those responsible for this unsettling act. ๐ Stay tuned for updates. ๐ฐ