Death toll from rocket strike on Golan Heights rises to at least 12

A rocket strike from Lebanon on a football field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has resulted in at least 12 deaths. The attack was carried out by the Islamist pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia, according to Israel.

The rocket, identified as a Falak-1 missile of Iranian origin, was fired at the village of Majdal Shams, inhabited by the Druze community. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a strong military response to the attack.

The United Nations has called for restraint, warning that escalated gunfire could lead to a larger conflagration in the region. The EU, the US, and other international actors have also condemned the attack and urged both parties to exercise maximum restraint.

The incident has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation and a full-blown conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict between the two sides has been ongoing for months, with daily clashes along the Lebanese-Israeli border.

The situation is closely monitored by the international community, as it has the potential to destabilize the entire region.