Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz are holding emergency consultations with the country's senior defense leadership following a devastating Hezbollah rocket attack on the town of Majdal Shams in Israel's north which resulted in 30 casualties, including at least ten killed.
Nine victims among the several dozen injured are said to be in critical condition, many of them children, some as young as ten. Foreign Minister Katz told a state broadcaster, "There is no doubt that Hezbollah crossed all red lines."
Aftermath of deadly attack on soccer field, via Haaretz He warned that "We are facing an all-out war" and added, "I have no doubt that we’ll pay a cost" - but also said an even greater toll will surely be exacted on Hezbollah.The top diplomat further claimed in the comments that Israel will have "full backing" from the US and Europe in waging a bigger anti-Hezbollah campaign in Lebanon. Katz explained to Axios:
The Hezbollah attack today crossed all red lines, and the response will be accordingly. We are approaching the moment of an all-out war against Hezbollah and Lebanon.
We will pay prices, but at the end of the war Nasrallah and Hezbollah will be destroyed and the state of Lebanon will be severely damaged and we will restore peace and security to the residents of the north.
Poster Comment:
Israel killed and maimed 30 children in Gaza playing soccer.