Hezbollah denies responsibility for Golan Heights attack amid rising tensions

MENA

Published: 2024-07-27 20:52

Last Updated: 2024-07-27 20:57


Hezbollah forces
Hezbollah forces

A Hezbollah official told Reuters that the group denies any responsibility for the attack on Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights.

In a statement to Roya, Hezbollah stated: "The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon firmly denies the accusations from some enemy media and various platforms regarding the targeting of Majdal Shams. The Islamic Resistance has no involvement in the incident and strongly denies all false claims about it."

Earlier, Channel 12 reported that nine Israelis were killed by a rocket from Lebanon that hit Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights.

Hebrew media reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding security consultations in Washington after being briefed on the incident.

It was also reported that Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant is holding consultations with military leaders following the bombing in the Galilee and the Golan Heights.

Meanwhile, Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz accused Hezbollah of crossing red lines. Katz stated: "There is no doubt that we will face consequences, but Hezbollah will face greater consequences," adding that a comprehensive war with Hezbollah is approaching.

Additionally, the Israeli army told the Hebrew website Walla that they did not warn Majdal Shams residents before the attack nor advised them to take any actions.

The Red Star of David reported 34 injuries, including seven critical injuries to children and ten other serious injuries.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack on Majdal Shams from Lebanon.