Lebanese government condemns attack on Majdal Shams
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The Resistance refuted Israeli allegations that it was behind a deadly strike.
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Israeli police officers and firefighters work at the site of a rocket attack in Majdal Shams, in the occupied Golan Heights, Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gil Eliyahu)
The Lebanese government has condemned the recent attack on the town of Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan Heights, which led to civilian casualties.
Earlier, "Israel's" Magen David Adom ambulance service reported to Sputnik that 10 people had been killed in the Golan Heights due to shelling alleged to originate from Lebanon.
"The Lebanese government condemns all sorts of violence and attacks against civilians and is urging an immediate ceasefire on all fronts," a statement obtained by Sputnik from Lebanese authorities read.
"Attacks on civilians is a gross violation of international law, contradicting the principles of humanity," the statement added.
Read more: Hezbollah denies responsibility for Majdal Shams strike
The Lebanese Resistance refuted the Israeli occupation allegations that it was behind a deadly strike.
Hezbollah noted it had nothing to do with the incident and denied all "false claims" in that regard.
Reports indicate that the explosion may have been caused by an Iron Dome anti-air missile that deviated off its course and struck the area, as per Israeli media.
The strike is being investigated as of publishing, with multiple reports indicating that the strike resulted from a dud Israeli Tamir interceptor.
