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The Islamic Republic of Iran is reported to have directed its proxy, Lebanese Hezbollah, to launch a rocket into Israel, tragically killing 12 young soccer players. Prime Minister Netanyahu's government promptly attributed the attack to Lebanese Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organization and a significant proxy of the Islamic Republic. Netanyahu vowed swift and severe retaliation against those responsible. "Citizens of Israel, like you, I was horrified to see the terrible images following Hezbollah's murderous attack on Majdal Shams," Netanyahu declared. Defense Minister Gallant expressed similar outrage, stating, "Hezbollah is responsible for this, and they will pay the price," adding, "We will hit the enemy hard." The escalation coincides with two significant developments: the reported elimination of Ismail Haniyeh , the Hamas leader, in Tehran and the inauguration of Iran's so-called reformist president, Pezashkian , appointed by the A...