Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the Security Cabinet shortly after touching down in Tel Aviv on Sunday afternoon.
The premier arrived at the Israel Defense Forces’ military headquarters in central Tel Aviv for a security assessment, after which he assembled the Security Cabinet, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced.
Netanyahu moved up his return flight from the United States, where he met with U.S. President Joe Biden and addressed the U.S. Congress, in the wake of a deadly Hezbollah rocket attack on the Golan Heights on Saturday.
Twelve children were killed and more than 40 people wounded on Saturday in the single deadliest Hezbollah attack since the Lebanese terrorist group joined the war in support of Hamas on Oct. 8, firing drones, missiles and rockets across the border on a near daily basis.
“Citizens of Israel, like you, I was shocked to see the horrific photos in the wake of Hezbollah’s murderous attack in Majdal Shams,” Netanyahu said in a statement following a security assessment on Saturday night.
“I have been holding continuous security consultations, and I have directed that our return to Israel be brought forward. As soon as I arrive, I will immediately convene the Security Cabinet,” added Netanyahu.
“I can say that the State of Israel will not let this pass in silence. We will not overlook this,” he said.
