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Israel-Iran conflict fueled by Golan Heights strike

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Kaukab Shairani
July 30, 2024

Israel blames Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah for a rocket strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The attack is stoking the two countries' long-running shadow war and is fueling fears of a regional escalation.

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