Israeli media reported that 11 people were killed and dozens injured among Syrian Druze in an attack carried out by Hezbollah on the town of Majdal Shams in the occupied Syrian Golan. The Israeli Magen David Adom medical service revealed that 11 individuals were killed and 30 others injured, including critical cases. Netanyahu's office stated that "Israel holds Lebanon and Hezbollah responsible for the incident in the Golan." Netanyahu instructed his aides to prepare for a quick return to Israel following the Majdal Shams attack and called for an immediate meeting of the security and political cabinet upon his return.
The Israeli army reported detecting dozens of rockets fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, resulting in injuries in Majdal Shams. The Israeli army stated, "Based on the situation assessment and intelligence, Hezbollah is behind the rocket launch." However, Hezbollah denied through a field official that it was responsible for the rocket fired at Majdal Shams.
Sky News Arabia reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is receiving updates and holding consultations regarding the incident. A source close to Netanyahu stated, "The attack on Majdal Shams will lead to a dramatic shift in confrontations in the north." In this context, the Israeli defense minister conducted security consultations with military and security leaders. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz remarked that "Hezbollah has crossed the red line," indicating that "the response will be based on that."
Israeli sources noted that the U.S. administration requested Israel to respond in a "balanced" manner. Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the "Israel Beitenu" party, stated that "the responsibility for the deaths of the children in Majdal Shams lies with Nasrallah, and it is time for him to pay the price."
