In a devastating incident on Saturday, a rocket strike targeted a soccer field, resulting in the tragic death of at least 11 children and teenagers. This attack marks the most severe aggression against an Israeli target along the northern border since the commencement of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant faction. The assault has escalated fears of an impending regional conflict, according to reports from the Associated Press.
The Israeli government has attributed this heinous act to Hezbollah, which has promptly denied involvement in the attack that occurred in the Golan Heights, a region under Israeli control. In response to this violent act, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning stating that Hezbollah will endure severe consequences for their actions, unlike anything they have previously faced.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, reported that besides the fatalities, another 20 individuals suffered injuries due to the strike. As tensions continue to mount, Israel Katz, the Israeli Foreign Minister, expressed on Channel 12 that this breach by Hezbollah surpasses all previous provocations and predicts an imminent escalation into full-scale warfare.
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Contrary to their usual stance following attacks, Hezbollah's chief spokesperson Mohammed Afif expressly refuted any participation in launching the attack on Majdal Shams. This denial comes as an unusual move from Hezbollah. Eyewitness Ha'il Mahmoud recounted the horror as children engaged in a soccer game were abruptly struck by the rocket just before dusk. Despite a brief siren warning prior to impact, there was insufficient time for those present to seek cover. Footage captured at the scene displayed emergency medical teams frantically transporting victims from the site to awaiting ambulances.
Further investigations by Israel's military pinpointed that the fatal rocket was fired from an area north of Chebaa in southern Lebanon. Amidst escalating violence, Lebanon's official stance calls for an "immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts," openly condemning attacks targeting civilians and stressing on peacekeeping efforts amidst rising tensions.
The Israeli government has attributed this heinous act to Hezbollah, which has promptly denied involvement in the attack that occurred in the Golan Heights, a region under Israeli control. In response to this violent act, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning stating that Hezbollah will endure severe consequences for their actions, unlike anything they have previously faced.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, reported that besides the fatalities, another 20 individuals suffered injuries due to the strike. As tensions continue to mount, Israel Katz, the Israeli Foreign Minister, expressed on Channel 12 that this breach by Hezbollah surpasses all previous provocations and predicts an imminent escalation into full-scale warfare.
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Contrary to their usual stance following attacks, Hezbollah's chief spokesperson Mohammed Afif expressly refuted any participation in launching the attack on Majdal Shams. This denial comes as an unusual move from Hezbollah. Eyewitness Ha'il Mahmoud recounted the horror as children engaged in a soccer game were abruptly struck by the rocket just before dusk. Despite a brief siren warning prior to impact, there was insufficient time for those present to seek cover. Footage captured at the scene displayed emergency medical teams frantically transporting victims from the site to awaiting ambulances.
Further investigations by Israel's military pinpointed that the fatal rocket was fired from an area north of Chebaa in southern Lebanon. Amidst escalating violence, Lebanon's official stance calls for an "immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts," openly condemning attacks targeting civilians and stressing on peacekeeping efforts amidst rising tensions.
