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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Points to Hezbollah in Golan Heights Rocket Attack

today29 July, 2024

Background

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there is every indication that a rocket that hit a soccer pitch in Golan Heights was fired by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The attack killed 12 people including children. Hezbollah has denied it was behind the strike, the deadliest to hit Israel or Israeli-controlled territory since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. Blinken says America’s support for Israel’s security is unwavering against all Iran-backed threats, including Hezbollah:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen