In addition, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a security assessment with the Northern Command with Northern Command Commander Major General Uri Gordin and other staff officers. In the assessment, the minister was briefed on the operational possibilities against Hezbollah. Gallant instructed that the IDF be prepared for any possible development.
Gallant said at the conclusion of the assessment: "I arrived at the scene of the crime in the early morning hours, and saw with my own eyes the scene of the crime - a place where innocent children were murdered while playing soccer. The blood of Israeli children will never be cheap."
He added: "I went to Northern Command to see the retaliation plans. It's about Hezbollah - Iran's proxy in the region. Hezbollah will not be absolved of this incident by its ludicrous denials. It fired the shot - it will pay the price and it will pay a heavy price for its actions."
Israeli analysts expect the government to respond to the attack with unprecedented force. Last night, Prime Minister Netanyahu commented "I can say that the State of Israel will not let this pass by unanswered.'' The sentiment was echoed in speeches by multiple MKs and the leaders of various Knesset committees this morning. READ MORE
