Trump Condemns Hezbollah Rocket Attacks on Israel, Vows Consequences

Former President Donald Trump denounced the deadly Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel during an address to the world's largest Bitcoin conference, vowing that the attacks "cannot continue."

Former President Donald Trump has vehemently condemned the recent Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel, calling them "horrific" and vowing that they "cannot continue." Speaking at an address to the world's largest Bitcoin conference in Miami, Trump denounced the attacks, which killed several children and injured dozens more on Saturday.

Trump expressed his horror at the images of the attack, which reportedly struck a soccer field where children were playing in a Druze community in northern Israel. "I was horrified to see these terrible images following Hezbollah’s murderous attack on Majdal Shams," Trump said in a statement in Hebrew.

Trump Condemns Hezbollah Rocket Attacks on Israel, Vows Consequences

The former president praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's swift response to the attacks, vowing that Israel would not remain silent and would respond with force. "I can say that the State of Israel will not remain silent. We will not let this go unanswered," Netanyahu vowed.

Trump's condemnation of the attacks aligns with his unwavering support for Israel's security. Throughout his presidency, Trump repeatedly emphasized his commitment to Israel's right to defend itself against threats. Notably, he recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moved the U.S. embassy there, a move widely seen as a gesture of strong support for Israel.

Trump Condemns Hezbollah Rocket Attacks on Israel, Vows Consequences

The Hezbollah rocket attacks sparked fears of a broader escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group backed by Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi conducted a situational assessment on the attack, with the IDF reporting that approximately 30 projectiles were identified crossing into Israel from Lebanon.

Experts have warned of the potential for an imminent full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israeli Channel 12 reporting that Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated, "We are approaching the moment of an all-out war in the north against Hezbollah, we will react in a disproportionate way."

Trump Condemns Hezbollah Rocket Attacks on Israel, Vows Consequences

The Biden White House issued a statement condemning the strike and reaffirming President Joe Biden's support for Israeli security. "We condemn this horrific attack that reportedly killed a number of teenagers and children," the White House said. "Our hearts go out to the families of those who lost loved ones today."

The statement подчеркнул, что поддержка Израиля со стороны США "железная и непоколебимая" в отношении всех террористических групп, поддерживаемых Ираном, включая ливанскую Хезболлу. "Our support for Israel’s security is iron-clad and unwavering against all Iranian backed terrorist groups, including Lebanese Hezbollah," the statement said.

Trump Condemns Hezbollah Rocket Attacks on Israel, Vows Consequences

Trump's condemnation of the Hezbollah attacks and his previous support for Israel's security demonstrate his continued commitment to the strong U.S.-Israel relationship. His unwavering stance is expected to resonate with his supporters, who view him as a strong advocate for Israel and its right to defend itself against threats.