Majdal Shams Rocket Strike

IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for soccer field massacre

Khider al-Shaebia, Hezbollah terrorist responsible for the July murder of 12 Druze children playing on a soccer field in northern Israel, is eliminated in an IAF strike.

The Druze children of Majdal Shams

In this small town where residents are all connected to each other, the trauma affects everyone. And the surviving children most of all. Op-ed.

Majdal Shams massacre:

Most seriously-wounded victim regains consciousness

Eleven-year-old girl declared most seriously-wounded victim of Majdal Shams soccer field massacre regains consciousness as condition improves.

Majdal Shams masscare:

The MDA volunteer who saved lives when his daughter was killed

After the missile fell on the soccer field in Majdal Shams, a senior EMT at Magen David Adom, Adam Sfadi arrived at the scene and found his daughter showing no signs of life. Despite this, he continued to treat the wounded and managed to save lives.

Govt. approves bill to close Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen

After reporter from Hezbollah-affiliated network reports from scene of Majdal Shams massacre, Communications Minister Karhi proposes bill to ban the network in Israel.

Wash. Post apologizes for misleading headline on Majdal Shams

The newspaper was widely criticized for headline focusing on Israeli strikes in Lebanon that failed to mention the massacre of 12 Israeli children despite accompanying a large photograph from the funeral of one of the victims.

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah's number 2, Fuad Shukr, was eliminated

IDF confirms the Hezbollah commander responsible for the Majdal Shams massacre in Beirut was eliminated.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Timid politicians can't dictate Israel's response to Hezbollah'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva bureaucrats and politicians in New York, Washington, and London can't determine for Israel how it will respond to the Majdal Shams massacre.

After massacre

JAFI, JFNA, and Keren Hayesod send emergency aid to Majdal Shams

“We see the Druze community as a family,” reads the letter sent by the heads of the three Jewish organizations to the leader of the Majdal Shams council, Dolan Abu Salah.

Iranian President-elect:

'Israeli attack in Lebanon will have severe consequences'

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to French President, says Israeli attack on Lebanon “could backfire and have severe consequences for the Zionists themselves.”

Report:

US trying to dissuade Israel from attacking in Beirut

The United States is leading a diplomatic dash to deter Israel from striking Beirut or major civil infrastructure in response to rocket attack on Majdal Shams.

Likud MK on deadly attack:

Our enemies need to feel our strength

MK Boaz Bismuth dismisses the calls for Israel not to escalate the conflict against Lebanon, and instead take steps to deter another attack like that which struck Majdal Shams.

DM Gallant to Sec. Austin:

Hezbollah used an Iranian rocket

Minister Yoav Gallant and Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke following the Hezbollah massacre of 12 children in Majdal Shams.

White House:

Golan Heights are part of Israel

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirms US continues to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights during discussion of Majdal Shams massacre at press briefing.

Israel Dog Unit works to locate Majdal Shams victims' remains

Even days after the attack, evidence from the attack was located and turned over to the authorities.

Yesha Council delegation offers support, strength in Majdal Shams

Leaders from Judea and Samaria pay condolence visit today to the families of the community of Majdal Shams, where 12 children were murdered in a Hezbollah rocket attack on Saturday.

PM at massacre site:

'The children are our children, our response will be harsh'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits site of massacre of 12 Druze children in Majdal Shams, says Israelis feel the pain of their Druze brothers and will stand with them forever.

Our murdered children

There is talk in Washington and London of ensuring that Israel is supplied with defensive but not offensive weaponry. Has all life even tangentially related to Jews become so cheap that this is what passes for morality in the enlightened 21st Century? Opinion.

Mutliple airlines cancel flights to Lebanon

Lufthansa group, Middle East Airlines, and several other airlines cancel flights to Beirut for July 29, 30, due to fears of escalation following Hezbollah rocket attack on children in soccer field.

Gallant in Majdal Shams:

'Hezbollah will pay the price, we'll let our actions speak'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited the families of the victims of the Hezbollah attack and called for better Jewish-Druze cooperation and partnerships.

Likud MK:

In Lebanon, terror serves as a tool - we must respond accordingly

MK Amit Halevi responds to rocket attack on Majdal Shams soccer field, warns, 'If we continue to only respond to Hezbollah, that will be a strategic mistake.'

VP Harris' Security Adviser:

'Her support for Israel's security is ironclad'

Vice President Kamala Harris' national security adviser, Phil Gordon, says she has been briefed and is closely monitoring the rocket attack in Majdal Shams.

Cabinet authorizes:

Netanyahu and Gallant will decide on massacre response

Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich abstain from voting on authorizing Netanyahu and Gallant to decide on the response to the Majdal Shams massacre.

More than 24 hours later:

12th victim of Majdal Shams attack identified

Remains of 11-year-old Jifara Ibrahim, who was murdered in the Majdal Shams massacre, identified after 24 hours of intense work.

MK Bismuth: 'Slam Hezbollah with a heavy blow'

MK Boaz Bismut commented on Sunday evening on Hezbollah's murderous attack on Majdal Shams and made it clear that Israel must respond with a heavy blow.

Benny Gantz:

'We must retaliate, we can tear Lebanon apart'

National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz called on Israel to strike Lebanon in response to the massacre in Majdal Shams but to first of formulate a strategic plan.

From Majdal Shams to Jerusalem

On Shabbat morning in synagogues around the world, we read the words: 'From the north shall disaster break loose…' A mere few hours later, disaster struck in northern Israel.

US officials estimate:

'Israeli retaliation will be significant, but won't cause war'

The US administration is working to prevent an all-out war as a result of Israel's retaliation to Hezbollah's attack which left 12 children dead.

Infuriating:

Hezbollah-affiliated network broadcasts from scene of attack

A reporter from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen stood at the site in Majdal Shams where 12 children were massacred by a Hezbollah rocket and claimed that Israel was responsible.

University of Haifa's unusual announcement

University of Haifa announced that all employees who work above 5th floor in the Eshkol tower will work from home, and explained why .

In response to massacre

IDF approves plan for the northern region

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi approved plans for the northern region in response to the attack in Majdal Shams. Minister Gallant clarified: 'Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for its actions.'

Smotrich:

'We will talk to Nasrallah with fire'

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich arrived at the scene of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams and met with the head of the council, Dolan Abu Salah: 'The massacre of the children of Majdal Shams is inconceivable.'

Norway tells citizens to leave Lebanon after Majdal Shams attack

Norwegian Foreign Ministry advises all citizens in Lebanon to leave after Hezbollah murders 12 children at Israeli soccer field, fearing further escalation.

IDF Spokesman apologizes for remarks on Majdal Shams massacre

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari apologizes for saying 'no one thought' Hezbollah would fire a rocket at a soccer where children were playing.

BBC:

Palestinians: 'killed', Druze children 'died'

Foreign media has drawn harsh criticism for their choice of words in their coverage of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams.

IDF:

Majdal Shams rocket not intercepted due to terrain

The IDF conducted an initial investigation into the reason why the deadly rocket that struck northern Israel over Shabbat was not intercepted.

The very last minute for a diplomatic solution

The rocket strike on Majdal Shams could be the catalyst for the Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, but it does not have to be.

Gallant:

'Hezbollah is responsible and will pay'

The Defense Minister visited the site of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams this morning and met with members of the community.

Chief of Staff:

'We will fight Hezbollah fiercely and determinedly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the scene of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams and promised Israel would respond to the attack.

These are the children killed in Hezbollah rocket strike

Majdal Shams names 11 of the 12 children and teens who were murdered in a Hezbollah rocket attack yesterday.

Hezbollah rocket attack

Trump blames 'weakness' of Biden and Harris

Former President says attack in which 12 Druze children were murdered would never have happened if he was President.

EU foreign policy chief:

'We need an independent investigation into Majdal Shams attack'

In statement which mentions neither Israel nor Hezbollah, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemns rocket attack on Majdal Shams as a "bloodbath", calls an independent probe.

After massacre in Majdal Shams:

UN calls for 'maximum restraint' between Israel and Lebanon

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander deplore the death of 12 people in Majdal Shams rocket attack, but also call on both sides to "stop the ongoing intensified exchanges of fire".

Ambassador Herzog:

'Rocket attack on Majdal Shams will not go unanswered'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, condemns rocket attack on Majdal Shams, in which 12 people were killed: Hezbollah has been firing at Israel incessantly since October 8, and now crossed yet another line.

Massacre in northern Israel

At least 12 killed, dozens injured, in rocket attack

Twelve killed, including children, and dozens injured, including six seriously, after rocket hits soccer field in Majdal Shams in northern Israel.

'Our hearts are broken'

PM Netanyahu: We won't be silent following strike on soccer field

'Citizens of Israel, just like you, I was horrified. I was horrified to see the terrible pictures following Hezbollah's murderous attack on Majdal Shams, we will not let this pass in silence,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

PM Netanyahu: Israel will not overlook this murderous attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif following rocket attack on Majdal Shams soccer field, promises, 'Israel will not overlook this murderous attack.'

Smotrich on rocket strike: 'Nasrallah must pay with his head'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to attack on the Druze village of Majdal Shams, calls on Israel to eliminate Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.

Israeli singer responds to rocket attack: 'Break their bones'

'The harder we strike them, the faster this war will end,' singer Idan Amedi writes in social media post.

Israel preparing for significant response to Majdal Shams attack

Security forces are currently holding consultations on the Israeli response to the direct hit on Majdal Shams.

IDF spokesman:

'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari rejects Hezbollah's denial of responsibility, says IDF has proof Hezbollah fired the rocket which hit Majdal Shams soccer field. 'We are preparing a response.'

Pres. Herzog:

Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer

'Hezbollah, armed and funded by Iran, does not distinguish between child or adult, soldier or civilian, Jew or Muslim, Druze or Christian,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog stresses.