A rocket strike near a stadium in Majdal Shams, a town in the occupied Golan Heights, has caused confusion and fear. Here are the main points:
- Rocket Strike and Casualties:
- The attack happened during a football game, killing 12 children and injuring many others.
- There are different stories about where the rocket came from. The Israeli army says Hezbollah fired it, but some eyewitnesses, including an Israeli paramedic, think it might have been a missile from Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.
- Hezbollah’s Denial and Ongoing Conflict:
- Hezbollah denies they fired the rocket.
- Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since October 8, after with many casualties on both sides.
- Israel has killed 527 people in Lebanon, and Hezbollah’s actions have killed 46 people in northern Israel.
- Reactions and Responses:
- Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have blamed Hezbollah and promised to respond.
- The European Union wants an independent investigation to find out what really happened.
- Israel has already carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, and more actions are expected after a meeting of the Israeli security cabinet.
- Diplomatic Efforts:
- Lebanon has asked the US to help calm the situation and urge Israel to show restraint.
- The US has also asked Lebanon to tell Hezbollah to avoid further conflict.
- Funeral and Local Reactions:
- Many people attended the funeral in Majdal Shams, where residents kicked out Israeli politicians who tried to attend.
- The local community, many of whom do not accept Israeli citizenship, expressed their grief and anger through chants and confrontations with officials.
The situation is very tense, with fears of further fighting. The international community is watching closely and calling for calm and an independent investigation.
