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Golan Heights: 12 children killed in football stadium, are now wrapped in white clothes for funerals

On Saturday just before sunset, a rocket slammed into a soccer pitch where dozens of children and teens were playing in the Druze town of Majdal Shams, which is located about 12 kilometres south of Lebanon and next to the Syrian border.

ajeet-kumar Edited By: Ajeet Kumar @Ajeet1994 [Updated: July 28, 2024 18:22 IST]
  • The Middle East was bracing for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday.
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    The Middle East was bracing for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday.
  • Funerals have been taking place for the victims of a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
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    Funerals have been taking place for the victims of a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
  • Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, killing at least 12 children.
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    Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, killing at least 12 children.
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  • Twelve young people between the ages of 10 and 20 were killed, and 20 were wounded, according to the Israeli military.
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    Twelve young people between the ages of 10 and 20 were killed, and 20 were wounded, according to the Israeli military.
  •  The strike raised fears of a broader regional war between Israel and Hezbollah.
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    The strike raised fears of a broader regional war between Israel and Hezbollah.
  • On Sunday morning, many of the bodies were brought to a community centre in Majdal Shams.
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    On Sunday morning, many of the bodies were brought to a community centre in Majdal Shams.
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  • The coffins, draped in white cloth and bearing photos of the victims, were brought to the cemetery.
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    The coffins, draped in white cloth and bearing photos of the victims, were brought to the cemetery.
  • The coffins were passed through a crowd of thousands and lined up for burial.
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    The coffins were passed through a crowd of thousands and lined up for burial.
  • One 11-year-old child is still missing, residents told Israeli media.
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    One 11-year-old child is still missing, residents told Israeli media.
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  • Israel blamed the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which has strongly denied any involvement.
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    Israel blamed the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which has strongly denied any involvement.
  • Iran, which backs Hezbollah, has warned of
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    Iran, which backs Hezbollah, has warned of "unforeseen consequences" if Israel retaliates.
  • However, Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hezbollah
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    However, Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hezbollah "will pay a heavy price".
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