Former President Donald Trump has pointed fingers at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for a recent airstrike on Israel.
The airstrike occurred at a soccer field in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights and tragically claimed the lives of 12 people, including children, as confirmed by Israeli military authorities and emergency services.
Although the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) attributed the attack to Hezbollah amid escalating tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border, Hezbollah denies any involvement.
Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to blame the incident on what he termed as “a weak and ineffective United States president and vice president,” asserting that such events would not have occurred had he still been in office.
Expressing concern, Trump emphasized, “Today’s attack on Israel cannot be ignored. It highlights the impact of a feeble and ineffectual U.S. administration. This situation demands unity across party lines to restore strength, respect, and power to the U.S.A.”
Trump further remarked, “This attack, similar to previous incidents like those in October or the Ukraine/Russia conflict, would not have occurred under my leadership! The incompetence of the Biden-Harris administration is largely to blame. Change is necessary, and it must be swift. Let’s make America great again!”
Following the airstrike, Israel’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, urged strong action against Lebanon and Hezbollah, stating, “Lebanon should pay the price for their actions. We must act decisively against Hezbollah and Lebanon. The targeting of innocent children playing is abhorrent.”
Cohen added, “My deepest condolences to the families of the victims, especially to Majdal Shams, our Druse community, who have suffered a great loss.”
The IDF, after assessing the situation, attributed the rocket launch to Hezbollah, prompting a denial from the terrorist organization, distancing itself from the incident.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated since the Gaza conflict following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. Israel’s retaliatory assault in Gaza has resulted in a significant number of casualties, with over 39,000 reported deaths according to the Gaza Health Ministry.