- Rocket strike has killed at least 12 people
- Most of the casualties were children
- The funerals were marked by grief and anger
A devastating rocket strike on a crowded football pitch in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has killed at least 12 people, most of them children.
The attack, blamed by Israel on the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, has sparked widespread outrage and fears of a wider conflict.
Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded on Sunday as mourners gathered to bury the young victims, many of them members of the Druze minority community.
The funerals were marked by grief and anger, with some mourners confronting government officials.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire amid rising tensions
In response to the attack, Israel launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, triggering retaliatory rocket fire from the militant group.
This latest escalation comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which have been engaged in a series of cross-border exchanges since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October.
Global leaders call for de-escalation
International leaders have condemned the Golan Heights attack and urged both sides to exercise restraint.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against Hezbollah, while the group has denied responsibility for the deadly strike.
