Former Premier League footballer Yossi Benayoun and his family have survived a terrifying grenade attack on their home in Israel.
The incident occurred at approximately 11pm on Sunday night when an individual on a motorbike threw a grenade through the door of Benayoun's residence.
The attack took place at the 44-year-old's home in Ramat Hasharon, an area situated just north of Tel Aviv.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene following reports of an explosion at the property.
Yossi Benayoun's home was attacked on Sunday night
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The explosion caused minor damage to the entrance of Benayoun's home, but fortunately no one was seriously injured in the blast.
Benayoun was present inside the house with his family when the attack occurred.
The resulting fire was swiftly extinguished by emergency crews who rushed to the scene.
Police are treating the incident as a criminal attack rather than a terrorist event, according to reports from Israel.
Investigators from the Glilot station promptly arrived at the property and began their enquiries into the shocking incident.
Benayoun believes the attack was a case of mistaken identity, stating: "This is definitely a mistake - I have no doubt that the grenade was not aimed at my house."
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The former midfielder initially thought the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder.
"At first I thought it was a gas cylinder explosion and we called the fire department," he explained.
"It was only when the police arrived at the house and found the remains of a grenade that we realised what really happened."
A police spokesperson confirmed the incident in a brief statement: "The police hotline received a report of hearing an explosion outside a house."
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Yossi Benayoun played for several Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool
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"Police from the Glilot station arrived at the scene and began an investigation," the statement continued.
The spokesperson added: "As a result of the explosion, damage was caused. There were no casualties."
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine who was responsible for the attack and their intended target.
Benayoun enjoyed a successful eight-year spell in English football, making over 200 Premier League appearances.
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The Israeli international played for West Ham for two years before joining Liverpool, where he made 92 appearances between 2007 and 2010.
He later moved to Chelsea, following his former Anfield teammate Fernando Torres, and won the Europa League under ex-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.
Benayoun also had spells at Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers during his time in England.
The 44-year-old recently returned to Anfield to participate in a Liverpool legends match alongside former captain Steven Gerrard.
