Netanyahu promises that Hezbollah will pay 'heavy price' for attack on stadium in Golan Heights
Photo: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel (Getty Images)
Israel will prepare a harsh response to Hezbollah, which carried out a missile attack on a soccer field in the Golan Heights. As a result, more than 10 children were killed, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He reminded that terrorists had hit a soccer field in the town of Majdal Shams, resulting in 12 children’s deaths.
According to the Prime Minister, the tragedy claimed the lives of 12 boys and girls who were playing soccer and were unable to reach shelter.
"The state of Israel will not and cannot let this pass. Our response will come, and it will be harsh," Netanyahu said.
Background
On July 27, Hezbollah terrorists attacked the town of Majdal Shams, located in the Golan Heights. A missile hit a soccer field where many children were present.
According to local media, this attack has been described as the "deadliest" to date.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi has already promised that Israel will retaliate strongly against Hezbollah. Additionally, Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein threatened the terrorists with "devastating war."
For more details on the tension between Israel and Hezbollah, see the material by RBC-Ukraine.
