At Least 12 Killed in Rocket Attack From Lebanon in Golan Heights

At least 12 people were killed in a rocket attack launched from Lebanon into the Golan Heights on Thursday. The attack, which targeted a civilian vehicle traveling on a road in the region, has been condemned by Israeli officials as a heinous act of terrorism.

The rocket attack, which is believed to have been carried out by a Palestinian militant group based in Lebanon, resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including women and children. Several others were injured in the attack, with some in critical condition.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has vowed to retaliate against those responsible for the attack, stating that Israel will not tolerate such acts of violence targeting innocent civilians. “We will not rest until we bring to justice those who carried out this cowardly attack,” Bennett said in a statement.

The Golan Heights, a disputed territory located between Israel and Syria, has been a hotspot for conflict in recent years. Israel has occupied the region since the Six-Day War in 1967, a move that has been condemned by the international community. The area has seen sporadic violence over the years, with both Syrian and Lebanese militant groups launching attacks against Israeli targets.

The latest rocket attack from Lebanon is likely to escalate tensions in the region, with Israeli officials warning of a potential military response. The Israeli military has already launched airstrikes on several targets in southern Lebanon in response to the attack.

The United Nations has called for restraint and urged all parties to avoid escalating the situation further. “We condemn this senseless act of violence and call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further violence,” a UN spokesperson said in a statement.

The rocket attack in the Golan Heights serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in the region and the need for a peaceful resolution to the longstanding disputes. The international community must work together to de-escalate tensions and prevent further loss of life in the region.