What you need to know:
- Deadly Rocket Strike: A rocket strike on a soccer field in Majdal Shams, Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, killed at least 11 children and teens, marking the deadliest attack on an Israeli target along the northern border since the recent conflict with Hezbollah began.
- Hezbollah Denial: Hezbollah denied responsibility for the rocket strike, which is unusual for the group. Israeli authorities, however, blamed Hezbollah for the attack.
- Regional Tensions: The incident has significantly escalated tensions, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of a severe response and fears growing of a broader regional war.
Families and friends are mourning the loss of at least 11 children and teenagers who were caught in the middle of the Israel-Hamas war today. Earlier today, a rocket strike believed to be from the Hezbollah’s struck near the northern border. The children were playing on the soccer field when the rocket fell out of the sky and exploded.
In the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced plans to leave the nation immediately to head back to Israel to convene with his security council because of the attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu was heavily criticized and protested by Pro-Palestine groups nationwide during his visit.
One major leading point is that Hezbollah typically takes credit for all of their attacks. The group is refusing to take responsibility for the attack today. Many speculate if it’s denial because it involved children, or, did an Israeli rocket fall short of it’s target and commit friendly fire?
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