Israel Authorizes Response to Hezbollah Rocket Strike
On Sunday, Israel's security cabinet authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to determine the response to a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights blamed on Hezbollah. The attack on Majdal Shams killed 12 children and teenagers, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the Gaza conflict began on October 7. Israel accused Hezbollah of firing an Iranian-made missile.
On Sunday, Israel's security cabinet authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to determine the response to a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights blamed on Hezbollah.
The attack on Majdal Shams killed 12 children and teenagers, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the Gaza conflict began on October 7.
Israeli jets targeted southern Lebanon on Sunday, raising fears of a regional conflict.
The U.S. condemned the attack, attributing it to Hezbollah, and called for diplomatic solutions to avoid further escalation.
Thousands attended funerals in Majdal Shams as Israel accused Hezbollah of firing an Iranian-made missile.
Lebanon and regional powers warned of the potential for a broader war.