The US response to Hezbollah's attack on Majdal Shams is closely watched, influencing regional perceptions and shaping US-Israel dynamics amid ongoing tensions.
Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed a strong response to Hezbollah's attack that killed 12 children, despite international calls for restraint.
Hezbollah doesn’t want a major war, but it wants the privilege to continue smaller attacks. It wants to maintain the “right” to attack most of northern Israel, up to a range of around ten miles.
Two Druze activists from Lebanon extend their condolences, describe persecution and brainwashing attempts by Hezbollah
"When you have continuous attacks on the territory of Israel by Hezbollah, a terrorist organization that has supported Iran, you have to provide a proportional response."
What Israel and those countries that are condemning the Hezbollah attack are going to do now will determine whether Hezbollah and Lebanon will pay the price to compensate for such a dastardly act.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
WJC President Ronald Lauder condemned the Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams, expressed solidarity with the Druze community, and called for justice.
11-year-old Gjafara Ibrahim was confirmed killed in a Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams, local teen friend recounts “horrifying” experience.
Netanyahu held a security cabinet meeting late Sunday night at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, following security consultations.