Israeli defense minister says Hezbollah will be held responsible for deadly rocket strike

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet in Washington

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is received by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (not pictured) at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., June 25, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Source: REUTERS

Israel's defense minister told his U.S. counterpart on Monday that Iran-backed Hezbollah would be held responsible for a rocket strike that killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefed U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Saturday's rocket attack, Gallant's office said.

"Minister Gallant noted that the attack on Saturday is a significant escalation, and that Iranian proxy Hezbollah will be held responsible," his office said.

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By Reuters