At least 12 people including the children were killed when rockets hit a village in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on Saturday. Israeli officials reported the attack, which they blamed on the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah terror attack on Israel has raised fears of a major escalation in the long-running conflict.
Israel said about 30 projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israel territory. They described this as the deadliest attack since October 7. Hezbollah denied firing the rockets. The Israeli military responded with airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. They hit weapons caches and terrorist infrastructure.
#BREAKING: Major Drone attack by Hezbollah terror group against Israel has killed 9 children and 30 others believed to be seriously injured. The Hezbollah suicide drone hit a soccer field at Majdal Shams, Druze town in Golan Heights of Israel. Major escalation by Hezbollah. pic.twitter.com/zeTH90IMVs
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Risk of Escalation
The Hezbollah terror attack on Israel risks escalating the situation at the border. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Hezbollah will “pay a heavy price.” Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire for almost 10 months. Regional leaders had already warned that the conflict was reaching a boiling point.
In the village of Majdal Shams, at least 29 people were injured due to the Hezbollah terror attack on Israel. The village is home to a large Druze community. The Hezbollah terror attack on Israel hit a soccer field where children and teenagers were playing. The rocket killed 12 young boys and girls according to an IDF spokesperson.
#BREAKING: Major Drone attack by Hezbollah terror group against Israel has killed 9 children and 30 others believed to be seriously injured. The Hezbollah suicide drone hit a soccer field at Majdal Shams, Druze town in Golan Heights of Israel. Major escalation by Hezbollah. pic.twitter.com/zeTH90IMVs
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) July 27, 2024
Israeli Response
Netanyahu cut short his visit to the United States and returned to Israel. He convened a security cabinet meeting and promised that Israel will not be silent about this Hezbollah terror attack on Israel. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with the Druze community’s spiritual leader and assured that the military would respond.
Residents of Majdal Shams are devastated. Adeeb Safadi, a local resident, said those killed were all Druze children from local villages. Another eyewitness Taymor Wili described the scene as a dark day for the town.
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Emergency Services
Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service reported the fatalities included teenagers and young adults. Ziv Medical Center in Safed received 26 injured people due to this Hezbollah terror attack on Israel. Police are securing the area and searching for additional remnants to eliminate any further risk.
The White House condemned the attack and reiterated support for Israel. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for an independent international investigation. He told all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.
Who is Hezbollah?
Hezbollah is a Lebanese militant group and political party. It was founded in the 1980s with support from Iran. Hezbollah’s stated goals include resisting Israeli occupation and supporting Palestinian liberation. The group has been involved in various conflicts with Israel. They are considered a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States and Israel. Hezbollah has a significant presence in Lebanon and influences Lebanese politics. Their activities extend beyond military actions including social services and political participation.
Hezbollah have started operations and attacks on Israel because of Israel’s constant attacks on Palestine which have made Hezbollah the Muslim group sad for its Muslim brothers due to which they have launched the attack on Israel to take revenge of Palestine from Israel.
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