Hebrew media report suspicious envelope at Netanyahu office
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- Explosive ordnance units deployed after a suspicious envelope reached the prime minister’s office.
- Area isolated as a precaution, with no official statement on the envelope’s contents.
'Israeli' media reported a security alert Sunday after a suspicious envelope was discovered at the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, triggering the deployment of bomb disposal units.
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The Hebrew-language daily Maariv said the envelope arrived at the prime minister’s office and raised serious security concerns, prompting an immediate response by specialized explosive ordnance teams.
Bomb squad mobilized
According to the report, a unit trained in explosive disposal was dispatched to the site to examine the envelope. Security forces isolated the area surrounding the mailroom as a precautionary measure to protect staff working in the building.
No injuries were reported.
Heightened security procedures
The incident comes amid elevated security and political tensions. Standard security protocols were activated to ensure the envelope was inspected away from the prime minister and senior aides.
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As of publication, the Prime Minister’s Office had not issued an official statement detailing the contents of the envelope or its origin. Authorities have not confirmed whether the item contained hazardous material.
Security checks were continuing, Israeli media said, with access restrictions maintained until the inspection is completed.
