MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights/JERUSALEM – Israel’s security cabinet has granted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government the authority to determine the response to a recent rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, resulting in the tragic deaths of 12 teenagers and children. Both Israel and the United States have pointed fingers at Lebanese armed group Hezbollah for the attack, although Hezbollah has denied any involvement.
The strike in Majdal Shams on Saturday marked the deadliest incident in Israel or its annexed territories since Hamas’ assault on October 7, which ignited the conflict in Gaza. The escalating violence has now spread to multiple fronts and there are concerns that it could escalate into a much larger regional conflict.
With tensions running high and the threat of further retaliation looming, the Israeli government is poised to decide on the “manner and timing” of their response to the attack. The situation remains volatile and the world waits nervously to see how events will unfold in the coming days.