Rocket Attack on Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights
A rocket attack on the town of Majdal Shams in the northern part of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights targeted a football field, killing 11 Israelis and injuring at least 12 others.
Iron Dome Defense System Investigation Launched
The Israeli army has launched an investigation into why its air defenses failed to intercept the rocket, and it is now believed that the attack was carried out by Hezbollah.
Condition of the Injured is Critical
- Israeli health officials said nine people, aged between 10 and 20, were in critical condition, while the other injured were referred to local health clinics.
Hezbollah Denies Attack
Hezbollah said it did not launch a rocket attack on Majdal Shams and that it had no connection to the attack. It had previously announced that it had launched a rocket attack on an Israeli base in the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu Holds Security Meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is in the United States, held a security meeting following the attack, while Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and other senior defense officials.
