Former President Donald Trump has condemned the deadly rocket attack that occurred in northern Israel, labeling it as 'terrible' and asserting that such an incident would not have taken place during his administration. The attack, which targeted a village in the Golan Heights, resulted in the tragic loss of at least 11 lives, including children, making it the deadliest assault on Israel since October 7.
During a cryptocurrency conference in Nashville, Trump expressed his dismay over the attack, attributing early reports from Israeli officials that pointed to the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as the perpetrators. Despite Hezbollah denying involvement, Trump emphasized the need for respect towards the United States, stating that such actions would not have occurred under his leadership.
Trump's comments come in the wake of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he reiterated his stance that attacks like the one on October 7 by Hamas would have been prevented had he been in office. The ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have raised concerns among regional leaders, with fears mounting that the conflict is escalating towards a critical juncture.
The White House also issued a statement condemning the attack, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a swift recovery to those injured in the assault. The incident has underscored the volatile nature of the situation in the region, with tensions running high between Israel and its adversaries.
