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Tragedy strikes in Golan Heights as a rocket kills 12 at a football field. Israel vows to make Hezbollah 'pay the price.'

In a tragic escalation of violence, a rocket fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a football pitch in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, killing 12 children and teens. The deadly incident, which also left 13 others wounded, has sent shockwaves through the region and raised fears of an all-out war between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group. Thousands of mourners attended funeral ceremonies for the young victims, with the community reeling from the devastating loss.

Israel has responded swiftly and decisively to the attack, bombing Hezbollah targets deep inside Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Hezbollah will 'pay the price' for this egregious act, signaling a potential for further military escalation. The Israeli government has been unequivocal in its stance, condemning Hezbollah for crossing a 'red line' and threatening more severe retaliations.

The conflict in the Golan Heights has a long and contentious history. The latest attack is the deadliest on an Israeli target since the resurgence of hostilities between the two adversaries in October. The international community, including the United Nations, has expressed grave concern over the recent developments and called for restraint and diplomatic resolution to prevent a wider regional war.

Interestingly, just recently, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reached out to Sheikh Muafak Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, discussing the impact of the attack and solidarity within the diverse fabric of Israeli society. This dialogue showcases the deep-rooted interconnectedness and complexities of the region's ethnic and religious identities.

Given the gravity of these events, let’s take a closer look at the Golan Heights. Did you know that this highly strategic plateau was captured by Israel from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War and has been a focal point of Israeli-Syrian tensions ever since? Its elevation provides a vantage point crucial for military observations and has been an apple of discord in peace negotiations.

Another point of interest is the divergent reactions from global players. Iran has warned of 'consequences' after the Israeli response, illustrating the multi-layered geopolitical stakes involved. This complexity underscores why peace in this region remains so elusive, with local skirmishes often having far-reaching implications.

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Golan Heights attack: Israel hits Hezbollah targets after football pitch ... (BBC News)

The deadly strike, which killed children, raises fears of all-out war between Israel and the Lebanon-based group.

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Israel says Hezbollah rocket kills 12 at football ground, vows response (Reuters)

The Israeli ambulance service said 13 more people were wounded by a rocket fired from Lebanon that hit a football pitch in the Druze village of Majdal ...

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Israel says it bombed Hezbollah sites deep inside Lebanon (Aljazeera.com)

Israel says Hezbollah has crossed 'red line' after blaming the Lebanese group for Saturday's deadly attack.

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Strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and ... (ABC News)

A rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights has killed at least 12 children and teens.

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At least 12 killed, including children, in Golan Heights as Israel ... (CBS News)

The strike, the deadliest attack on an Israeli target since the fighting between the two foes erupted in October, raised fears of a broader conflagration in ...

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Israel says Hezbollah will 'pay the price' after blaming it for attack on ... (CNN)

Israel vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” after blaming the Lebanese militant group for a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed ...

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Golan Heights attack raises concerns of war between Israel and ... (Axios)

The latest: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Sheikh Muafak Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, and said Hezbollah ...

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Israel promises to hit Hezbollah hard after rocket kills 12 on football ... (Voice of America)

Thousands of mourners attended funeral ceremonies on Sunday for the 12 children and teenagers killed by a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan ...

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Iran warns of 'consequences' as Israel says Hezbollah 'crossed all ... (The Times of Israel)

After Hezbollah rocket kills 12 Israeli children, Israel vows 'heavy blow' and politicians call for all-out war; Tehran warns 'adventures' in Lebanon could ...

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Israel pledges to hit Hezbollah hard after rocket kills 12 on football field (Reuters)

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights, July 28 (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners attended funeral ceremonies on Sunday for the 12 children and teenagers killed by a ...

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Golan Heights latest: Children's funerals held as fears of Israel ... (BBC News)

Israel has hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after a deadly strike on a football pitch killed 12 young people in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

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Diplomats Scramble To Head off Israel-Hezbollah War After Deadly ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Tensions high as Druze community in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights bury young victims of rocket fire from Lebanon.

Israel dice que Hezbollah “pagará el precio” tras culparlo por el ... (KESQ)

Sofía Barruti. (CNN) — Israel prometió que Hezbollah “pagará el precio” después de culpar al grupo militante libanés por un ataque con cohetes en los Altos ...

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Ataque contra Altos del Golán israelíes mata a 11; Hezbollah niega ... (Santa Maria Times)

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Un cohete lanzado el sábado contra un campo de fútbol dejó un saldo de al menos 11 niños y adolescentes muertos, según autoridades ...

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El exprimer ministro de Israel Naftali Bennett dice que Líbano y ... (CNN)

(CNN) -- El exprimer ministro de Isarel, Naftali Bennett, dice que Líbano y Hezbollah comenzaron una guerra con Israel tras el mortal ataque con cohetes de ...

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A strike from Lebanon killed 12 youths. Could that spark war? (The Associated Press)

The Middle East is bracing for a potential flare-up in violence after Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the ...

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Israel promises to hit Hezbollah hard after rocket kills 12 on football ... (Reuters)

Israel said on Sunday it would strike hard against Hezbollah after accusing the Iran-backed group of killing 12 children and teenagers in a rocket attack on ...

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ANÁLISIS | La guerra entre Israel y Hezbollah que nadie quiere ... (CNN)

(CNN) -- En mayo, Amos Hochstein, el hombre de confianza del presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, para mantener el control de las tensiones entre Israel ...

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Explainer: Is the Hezbollah-Israel conflict about to spiral? (Reuters)

July 28 (Reuters) - A deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has added to concerns that Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group ...

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Will attack on occupied Golan Heights push Israel, Hezbollah ... (Aljazeera.com)

There is little appetite for all-out regional war, but Israel has promised to respond to the Majdal Shams incident.

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U.S. in "continuous discussions" with Israel, Lebanon after rocket ... (CBS News)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was "every indication" that Hezbollah was behind the Golan Heights attack.

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Israel Hezbollah: Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in fighting (BBC News)

Israel has warned Hezbollah will "pay a heavy price" following the rocket strike on Golan Heights.

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U.S. warned Israel against targeting Hezbollah in Beirut after deadly ... (Axios)

The Biden administration said "the situation would likely spiral out of control," according to one Israeli official and one U.S. official.

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Israel weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon ... (ABC News)

The Middle East is bracing for a potential flare-up in violence a day after Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the ...

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Funerals Held for Victims of Hezbollah Attack on Majdal Shams (FDD)

Latest Developments Druze communities in the Golan Heights held funerals for the 12 children killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack on July 27.

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Israel-Hezbollah: Rocket strike puts foes on brink of all-out war (BBC News)

Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict.

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Israel threatens retaliation for Hezbollah attack that killed 12 Druze ... (Voice of America)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned from the United States and threatened swift retaliation for an attack from Lebanon that killed 12 Druze ...

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