A security guard for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was injured after a gun was accidentally fired on Monday.

Magen David Adom crews were called to the Prime Minister’s residence in Cesaria following a report of a security guard that was injured by a misfired bullet. Neither the Prime Minister or his family were present when the incident occurred.

The security guard, age 22, was shot in the hand. He received treatment at the scene before being transported to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera for further care.

The Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement following the incident that read:  “A security guard at the Prime Minister’s residence in Caesarea was lightly injured in his hand after a gun was fired accidentally. The security guard has been taken to the hospital and is receiving treatment there. The incident will be investigated by all of the proper authorities.”

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)