Former Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun narrowly escaped a frightening grenade attack on his residence in Israel over the weekend.
Former Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun recently survived a terrifying grenade attack at his home in Ramat Hasharon, Israel. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a motorcyclist hurled a grenade at the entrance of his house. The explosion caused damage to the property and triggered a fire, but fortunately, no one was injured.
Benayoun, who was inside the house with his family at the time, initially mistook the explosion for a gas cylinder mishap. It was only after police arrived and discovered grenade remnants that the true nature of the attack became clear. Authorities are treating the incident as a criminal act rather than terrorism, and Benayoun believes it was a case of mistaken identity.
The former Israeli captain, who made nearly 200 Premier League appearances during his career, expressed his shock but remains convinced he was not the intended target. Benayoun’s illustrious football journey saw him play for clubs like West Ham, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal, earning him a reputation as one of Israel’s most successful players.
This disturbing event highlights the unpredictable dangers that public figures face, even in their personal lives. Benayoun’s fortitude and calm response to the ordeal are admirable, especially as investigations continue to uncover the motives behind the attack.
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