"This evening, the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon fired a rocket at children playing soccer on a soccer field in Majdal Shams in northern Israel.
Hezbollah then lied to the whole world and claimed they did not carry out this attack. This is a lie."
The rocket struck a soccer field, killing ten Israeli children and injuring about twenty more. The victims, aged between ten and twenty, were caught in this horrific act.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and stand with the Druze community during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the injured, and we wish them a swift recovery.
Initial investigations show that a short alert was issued, which may have been insufficient. Preliminary reports suggest that only a single rocket was involved. We are conducting a thorough investigation and will provide transparent updates to the public. We remain in close contact with the local authority in Majdal Shams and have been supporting them consistently over the past months. The Minister of Defense, the Chief of the General Staff, and other key officials are continuously assessing the situation. Current guidelines from the Home Front Command remain unchanged, but any updates will be communicated through official channels.
Hezbollah has been falsely denying responsibility for this attack, but our intelligence confirms their involvement. This incident highlights the ongoing brutality of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. The IDF is committed to protecting Israeli citizens and will respond accordingly to this grave situation.
