Hezbollah rocket attack

The U.S., U.N., and Lebanese officials have called for restraint following a deadly Hezbollah rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which killed at least 12 people, including children. Israel's response included airstrikes in southern Lebanon, further escalating tensions amid ongoing cross-border exchanges with Hezbollah since the onset of conflict in Gaza. The U.N. has warned that these hostilities risk igniting a wider regional conflict, urging both parties to cease their attacks. Concurrently, the Israeli military is facing scrutiny for alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees, leading to the detention of nine soldiers amidst calls for accountability from rights groups. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the attack site faced protests from local residents objecting to political exploitation of the tragedy. As the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, international leaders continue to push for de-escalation efforts.