Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed shock at the attack on Israel's Golan Heights and vowed Hezbollah would pay a "heavy price" for it. Netanyahu cut short his trip in the US by a few hours and is expected back in Israel early Sunday afternoon.
"Since I was informed of the disaster, I have been holding continuous security consultations, and I have decided to bring forward our return to Israel. I will immediately enter the security cabinet upon my arrival. Israel will not overlook this murderous attack. Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price for it, one that it has not paid so far," the prime minister said in a video address on X.
Earlier, Israeli media reported that a major drone strike hit a soccer field at Majdal Shams, a Druze town in Israel-occupied Golan Heights, killing 12 and injuring at least 30.
