Netanyahu Convenes Security Cabinet Amid Heightened Tensions with Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a security cabinet meeting following a deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which Israel and the U.S. attribute to Hezbollah. This escalation raises concerns about a potential regional conflict. Lebanon urges de-escalation, while tension remains high on the ground.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened Israel's security cabinet to discuss the response to a deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, resulting in 12 fatalities. Both Israel and the U.S. have blamed Hezbollah for the attack, although the group denies responsibility. Tensions threaten to spill into a broader regional conflict, with the U.S. and other nations urging de-escalation.

Israeli jets have targeted locations in southern Lebanon, signaling potential for a stronger response. The White House condemned the attack, asserting Hezbollah's involvement and emphasizing Washington's support for Israel's right to self-defense, while simultaneously pushing for diplomatic efforts to avoid further escalation.

On the ground, thousands gathered for funerals in the Druze village of Majdal Shams. The incident has led to heightened alertness in Hezbollah and delays in flights to Beirut. Both countries grapple with the fear of an all-out war, as international calls for restraint grow louder.