The Biden administration warned Israel if it hits Hezbollah targets in Beirut in response to a deadly strike on the Golan Heights on Saturday “the situation would likely spiral out of control,” according to one Israeli official and one U.S. official.
Why it matters: The Israeli security cabinet convened on Sunday to discuss the military response to the rocket attack that killed 12 children and teenagers, including an option to conduct strikes in Lebanon’s capital, Israeli officials said.
Israel blamed Saturday’s deadly strike on Hezbollah and U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said it is the U.S. assessment that Hezbollah fired the rocket. Hezbollah denied responsibility.
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