Netanyahu takes refuge in US Billionaire's 'missile-proof' residence amid Iran's strike threats

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with his family, reportedly moved to US billionaire Simon Falic's “missile-proof” residence over the weekend amid growing concerns over a potential retaliatory strike from Iran, which eventually launched drones and missiles against its arch-enemy.

At the beginning of Israel's war against Hamas following the October 7 attack, the Netanyahu family shifted to Falic's house located in the Talpiot neighbourhood of Jerusalem. They had been alternating between the Talpiot house and their private home in Caesarea. However, in recent months, Netanyahu's family had returned to their home on Gaza Street in Jerusalem.

But the Israeli PM spent the night at Falic's fortified house, which reportedly has a bunker, after fears of an Iranian attack grew strong, reported local news outlet Walla. A Haaretz journalist was the first to report that the Netanyahu couple had returned to stay at the villa in Talpiot.

Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, throwing the war-torn region into a deeper crisis.

U.S. President Joe Biden, who spoke with Netanyahu over the telephone, said he would convene a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven major economies on Sunday to coordinate a diplomatic response to what he called Iran's brazen attack. The U.N. Security Council is set to meet at 4 p.m. ET.