Israel's emergency security cabinet has granted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant the authority to determine the response against Hezbollah following a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 children and teenagers. While Israel has attributed the attack to the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah has denied any involvement.
Lebanon's caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has indicated that he has received assurances from third countries, with hints pointing towards the US and France, that Israel's retaliation will be restrained. The attack marks the deadliest incident in Israeli-controlled territory since the October 7 assault by Hamas, prompting Israel to declare that Hezbollah will face consequences.
