The first reports of the attack appeared just before 8 p.m. local time (7 p.m. in Poland – ed.). According to Israeli media, the missile, which fell on the city of Majdal Shams was fired from the territory Lebanon by Hezbollah troops there.
The shelling was confirmed in a statement issued by the Israel Defense Forces.
“Based on the IDF's assessment and the intelligence information available to us, the rocket fire was carried out by a terrorist group. Hezbollah (…) Hezbollah is behind the rocket that hit the soccer field this evening in Majdal Shams and caused many casualties among civilians, including children,” it said.
Currently, according to official information there are ten people dead and over 30 injuredThe death toll is likely to rise as three people were taken to hospital in critical condition.
He reacted to the attack Israeli Foreign Minister Israel KatzIn an interview with Channel 12 television, the politician said the event “crosses all red lines” and the authorities in Tel Aviv are forced to prepare an appropriate response.
– We are approaching the moment of war. full-scale with Hezbollah and Lebanon – he emphasized.
War in Israel. Hezbollah denies shelling of Israeli city
The Hezbollah press office responded to the Israeli media reports. In an interview with the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, it was emphasized that Lebanese Shiite movement is not responsible for shelling of Majdal Shams.
“We deny involvement in any attack on the occupied Golan Heights and we have nothing to do with any bombing of the city” – we read.
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