On July 27, 2024, a devastating rocket struck a football pitch in Majdal Shams, a predominantly Druze town in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The explosion resulted in the tragic loss of 12 children and teenagers from the Druze community and left at least 42 others injured.
The attack has sparked a heated exchange of blame between the Israeli military and Hezbollah, with each party accusing the other of initiating the strike. Amidst the conflicting claims, the families of the victims are left grappling with the heartbreak of losing their beloved children in such a brutal and tragic manner.
The community of Majdal Shams is mourning the loss of its young lives, highlighting the profound human cost of ongoing tensions in the region.
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