Following a deadly rocket attack on a soccer field in Majdal Shams, Golan Heights, which killed 12 children, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a 'severe' response against Hezbollah, whom Israel and the U.S. blame for the strike. Hezbollah has denied responsibility, but tensions have escalated with Israel conducting multiple strikes on Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon. Diplomatic efforts are in high gear to prevent a broader conflict, with nations like the U.S. and France working to de-escalate the situation. Netanyahu has been granted full authority by his cabinet to determine the nature and timing of Israel's retaliation. Meanwhile, there is widespread mourning and outrage in Israel, and fears of an all-out war remain high but are viewed as preventable through limited and targeted responses.