"Three suspects were arrested overnight for their involvement in the incident" on the evening of November 16, police said, adding that the suspects would be questioned in conjunction with the Shin Bet internal security agency.
Law enforcement officials added that the court has ordered a ban on the publication of any details of the investigation or the identities of the suspects for 30 days.
"The Shin Bet called what happened a "serious incident," even though the prime minister was not at home at the time.
Parliament Speaker Amir Ohana accused anti-government protesters of being behind the incident.
"The writing was on the walls, in the streets, in incendiary messages and in demonstrations," he said, referring to the regular anti-government protests that erupted in early 2023.
Former military cabinet member and opposition spokesman Benny Gantz wrote in X: "If the suspicions are true and activists were behind the firing of flares at the prime minister's residence, it should be made clear: this is not a protest, this is terrorism."
Shin Bet chief Ronen Barr said it was "a very serious incident that is far from a legitimate protest."
"We will not accept any violent action against the symbols of the state. Every case will be dealt with utmost strictness," he added.
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin accused the perpetrators of "trying to destroy the state from within".
In the nine months leading up to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, Israel witnessed mass protests over divisive judicial reform introduced by the Netanyahu government, which opponents called a threat to Israeli democracy.
Although the reforms were halted when the Gaza war broke out, protests against Netanyahu and his government continued, along with demonstrations calling for an agreement to release hostages held in the Palestinian territory.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident and warned "against increasing violence in the public sphere."
On 19 October, the same residence was attacked by a drone, which was later claimed by Hezbollah.
This came after Israel stepped up its bombing of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and later sent ground troops to fight the Iran-backed militant group.
At the time, Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to kill him and his wife. | BGNES
