A rocket attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights killed at least 10 people and wounded several others, including children. This attack came hours after an Israeli airstrike on south Lebanon killed three members of the militant Hezbollah group. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the rocket attack, citing Israeli attacks on a village in Lebanon as the reason for retaliation. Israel, however, blamed Hezbollah for the attack on the soccer field. The Israeli military confirmed that Hezbollah was behind the rocket launch.
Israeli officials condemned the attack, especially due to the civilian casualties, including children. The violence raised fears of escalating conflict in the region between Israel and Hezbollah. The exchange of fire between the two parties has been ongoing since the war in Gaza began, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 war and annexed the territory in 1981.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have been escalating, with frequent airstrikes and rocket attacks occurring along the Israel-Lebanon border. Both sides have suffered casualties, including Hezbollah members and civilians. The conflict has also triggered a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The recent attacks have raised concerns about the potential for a broader conflagration in the region as the violence continues between Israel and Hezbollah.
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