Middle East: US says Golan attack came from Hezbollah – Lebanese FM proposal for de-escalation

Intense Concern about the spread of war in the Middle East He causes Deadly missile attack on the Golan Heightsin which At least 12 children and young people were killed.who were playing football in the village stadium. Israel responded that Hezbollah would pay a heavy price. Indeed, Israeli warplanes have shelled positions of the pro-Iranian organization in southern Lebanon. However, Beirut has condemned all attacks against civilians and called on the United States to use its influence to ensure restraint. UN, EU call for de-escalation, calm.

Lebanese Foreign Minister: Hezbollah is ready to withdraw on conditions

Critical times for the Middle East As Israel’s National Security Council meets to decide how to respond to a deadly Hezbollah attack on northern Israel on Saturday, council members Authorization of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense to decide on it How and when to respond to the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

the Israel even published a photo of the missile fragment. In any of the listed items It appears to be a specific type of Iranian-made missile..

Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib He said that Hezbollah is ready to withdraw beyond the Litani River – Which extends about 29 kilometers north of the Israeli-Lebanese border – If Israel stops its “violations”.

The United States accused Hezbollah For the deadly attack in northern Israel. “This attack was carried out by the Lebanese Hezbollah. It was their own missile and was launched from an area they controlled.“, She said National Security Council Spokesman Adrian Watson Adding that the White House has been there ever since. Continue talks with Israel and Lebanon “for a diplomatic solution” Along the blue line that will end all attacks once and for all.”

The war in the Middle East takes on unexpected dimensions.

the Golan Heights Geography It is a plateau bordered to the south by the Yarmouk River, to the west by Lake Tiberias and the Hula Valley, to the north by Mount Hermon, and to the east by Wadi Rakad.

the Israel occupies two-thirds of the Golan Heights.Until 1967 and the Six-Day War, the area was part of Syria. It was annexed by Israel after the war, but The United States is the only country that recognizes the Golan Heights as Israeli territory.This event took place during Trump’s presidency.

Greek Foreign Ministry: We condemn the missile attack on Mazdal Shams – We appeal for restraint

«We condemn the missile attack on Mazdal Shams.He says in a statement Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”

Civilians must be protected in accordance with international humanitarian law.

All parties must show maximum restraint and avoid actions that would further escalate the crisis.”

Facts of the bloody attack on the Golan

Shortly after 6 p.m., Hezbollah began firing rockets into the Golan Heights at an Israeli base in the area, as it had announced earlier.

A rocket fell on the city Mazdal ShamsIn the field, children who were playing were killed. It is not clear whether this attack was a mistake or if he was also targeted.

the The pro-Iranian organization officially denies the strike.Hezbollah is not used to not taking responsibility or carrying out such attacks, especially on the Druze.

On the other hand, the attack could not have been carried out by others, because Hezbollah said before the incident that it was shelling that area a little to the north.

the The strike gives new dynamics to the eight-month-old tension.like Hezbollah, since the day after the October 7 attack, Began launching attacks in northern Israel in support of Hamas.

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