Fatshimetrie, July 28, 2024 – An unprecedented tragedy struck the Golan Heights city with the death of twelve innocent young people following a rocket attack attributed to Lebanese Hezbollah. This terrible incident drew a strong reaction of condemnation from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, calling Hezbollah a terrorist group that deliberately targets civilians.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz strongly denounced this heinous act, stressing that Hezbollah had crossed all red lines by attacking defenseless civilians. He also stressed that the rocket responsible for this tragedy came from Iran, and that Hezbollah was the only terrorist organization to have such weapons in its arsenal. Israel affirmed its legitimate right to defend itself and promised a firm response to this deadly attack.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking from the United States, was adamant that this attack would not go unpunished. In response, the Israeli military carried out targeted strikes against Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon and along the border with Israel, targeting weapons depots and other infrastructure of the terrorist organization.
The Druze village of Majdel Shams said goodbye to the twelve victims, most of whom were children, with a heartbreaking funeral. This small Druze community, annexed by Israel, mourns the loss of these young lives brutally cut down on a soccer field.
This new escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah raises serious concerns about a possible intensification of the conflict in the Middle East. The consequences of this act of terrorism are not only limited to the loss of innocent lives, but also risk plunging the region into a cycle of violence and endless retaliation.
It is imperative that the international community strongly condemns such terrorist acts and works towards a peaceful and lasting resolution of the conflicts in the Middle East. Peace and security in the region can only be ensured through dialogue and cooperation between all parties concerned.
In the face of this tragedy, it is essential to recall that human life must be preserved and protected, and that blind violence can never be justified. Now is the time for solidarity, compassion and the search for peaceful solutions to end this cycle of destructive violence.