The Latest Breaking News from Golan Heights

Rocket attack kills 12 children in Golan Heights – who are the Druze who live there?

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has threatened a harsh response to a rocket attack that on July 27 struck the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights, killing 12 children and injuring about 30 more.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Fire Amid Calls For Restraint After Golan Attack

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged deadly fire on Tuesday, following a rocket attack from Lebanon on the Golan Heights that killed 12 children over the weekend and sent regional tensions soaring.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024

Deadly strike in the Golan Heights risks opening new front in long-disputed territory

A missile strike that killed 12 children playing soccer in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on July 27, 2024, has prompted international concern that the Middle East conflict could expand into the disputed territory.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

How did the strike on a Golan Heights soccer field happen? Here’s what we know

Two days after a rocket slammed into a soccer pitch in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights, killing 12 children, many questions remain about the attack on the Druze town of Majdal Shams

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

After Golan Heights attack, will the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalate?

Israel will be looking to retaliate, but it will want to avoid a major escalation, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2024

Israel Holds Hezbollah Responsible For Deadly Strike In Golan Heights

Israel accuses Hezbollah of deadly attack in Golan Heights, presenting evidence to the US. Experts suggest rocket fired by militants caused the tragedy.

Top News · Jul 29, 2024

What We Know About Hezbollah's Weapons Arsenal

After a deadly strike on civilians in the annexed Golan Heights, Israel has threatened retaliation against Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, accusing it of perpetrating the attack with an Iranian-made Falaq-1 rocket -- part of its wide-ranging arsenal.

International Business Times · Jul 29, 2024

Israeli PM Vows Retaliation Against Hezbollah After Rocket Strike

Israeli PM vows retaliation against Hezbollah after rocket strike kills 12 children in Golan Heights. Efforts for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions ar...

Top News · Jul 29, 2024

What is the Golan Heights and who controls it?

The rocky patch of land, legally part of Syria, is where the latest tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have erupted.

Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2024

France 'committed' to de-escalation of regional conflict after Golan attack

French President Emmanuel Macron has assured Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu that France is "fully committed to doing everything possible to avoid further escalation in the region" following a missile attack on Israel-occupied Golan Heights.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 29, 2024