Missile attack in Golan Heights was ‘undoubtedly’ from Hezbollah: US official

A US official told Al Arabiya English the missile that killed several children in Majdal Shams Saturday was undoubtedly from Hezbollah.

“It’s unclear if it was a mistake, but it’s been assessed to have been launched by the group,” the official said.

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A US National Security Council spokesperson earlier condemned the rocket attack on a football field in Israel-annexed Golan Heights, and reaffirmed US support for Israel’s security.

The NSC spokesperson said that Israel continues to face severe threats to its security, and that the US would offer “iron-clad” support against all entities, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Eleven people, including children, were killed in a rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday, Israel’s N12 News reported, the worst incident yet in months of violence between Israel and armed groups in Lebanon.

The Israeli military said the rocket was fired by Lebanese group Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group denied any involvement in the attack, which looked likely to draw a fierce response from Israel.

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