Deadly Rocket Strike Kills 11 Children in Israel

A rocket strike at a soccer field in Israel killed 11 children, the deadliest since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began. Israel blamed Hezbollah for the attack, sparking fears of an all-out war. Hezbollah denied involvement while Israeli PM Netanyahu warned of a severe response.

A rocket strike on a soccer field in Israel on Saturday led to the tragic deaths of at least 11 children and teenagers, Israeli authorities reported. This incident marks the deadliest attack on an Israeli target along the northern border since conflicts began between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

Israel has attributed the attack to Hezbollah, which has denied any involvement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Hezbollah “will pay a heavy price for this attack, one that it has not paid so far.'' Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesman, emphasized that the incident was the deadliest attack on Israeli civilians since the recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza began.

Adding to the tension, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel is nearing the point of an “all-out war.” The region braces for further violence as the conflict escalates, raising fears of broader regional warfare.