Shrapnel Grenade Attack in Netanya Puzzles Police Amid Resident Fears

In the early hours between Thursday and Friday, a powerful explosion rocked a new residential building on Shalom Aleichem Street in Netanya, marking the second such incident in four months. A shrapnel grenade was thrown at the building, causing significant damage and sparking fear among residents. One tenant expressed alarm, stating, "Someone here is taking extreme risks without regard for innocent civilians. This could have resulted in injuries to us residents through no fault of our own."

Residents are now fearful of continuing to live in the building, unwilling to risk their safety. They emphasize that there are no known criminal elements in the building and that they do not know anyone involved in disputes or threatened by criminals. They also suggested the possibility of mistaken identity but remain cautious due to the severity of the damage, noting, "Look at the destruction here to understand that people could have been blown into the air."

The police have been unable to uncover any leads regarding the incidents, which remain a mystery. Authorities report no known criminal figures residing in the building and have received no information about any conflicts involving the residents. Notably, the police have not publicized the event, possibly due to their inability to resolve the case for the second time. The Israel Police stated, "Upon receiving the report, an investigation was opened, and all necessary actions are being taken to uncover the truth."