Lebanese group "Hezbollah" ; committed the "terrifying" attack on the Golan Heights, in which twelve youths between the ages of 10 and 16 died yesterday. This was stated by the White House, quoted by world agencies and BTA.
"This attack was carried out by the Lebanese "Hezbollah". It was their missile fired from an area they control," said a spokeswoman for the National Security Council at the White House.
Earlier today, Lebanon called for an international investigation after the deadly attack, which also injured 30 youths and left another, a 13-year-old boy, missing.
According to Israel, the missile was an Iranian Falak missile. with a 53-kilogram warhead. According to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hezbollah, which denies responsibility for the attack, is the only one in possession of such a missile.
"Our support for Israel's security is steadfast and unwavering in the face of all threats emanating from Iran, including from ``Hezbollah,'' spokeswoman Adriana Watson said.
The US is also working toward a diplomatic solution on the border between Israel and Lebanon, "which will end all attacks once and for all and allow citizens on both sides of the border to return home safely,", she added.
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Vice President's security adviser Kamala Harris wrote in "Ex" that she condemns this "horrific attack by "Hezbollah".
Earlier today Israel promised to "hit the enemy with force".