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UK fears escalation after deadly attack on Golan Heights
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned a blast in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 children and said he’s concerned it will spark further violence.
“The UK condemns the strike in Golan Heights that has tragically claimed at least 12 lives,” Lammy said in a statement. “We are deeply concerned about the risk of further escalation and destabilisation. We have been clear Hezbollah must cease their attacks.”
The UK condemns the strike in Golan Heights that has tragically claimed at least 12 lives.
We are deeply concerned about the risk of further escalation and destabilisation.
We have been clear Hizballah must cease their attacks.
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) July 28, 2024
Blinken: ‘We are in conversations with the government of Israel’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he doesn’t want to see an escalation of war after Israel accused Hezbollah of killing 12 children in a rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Blinken added he’s saddened by the loss of life and said reaching a ceasefire deal for the war on Gaza can help to calm the situation on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon.
“We are in conversations with the government of Israel and, again, I emphasise its right to defend its citizens and our determination to make sure that they’re able to do that,” Blinken told a news conference in Japan.
Israel said on Sunday that it would strike hard against Hezbollah, which denied any responsibility for the Golan attack.
