Golan Heights: 12 children killed in football stadium, are now wrapped in white clothes for funerals | IN PICS
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Image Source : APThe Middle East was bracing for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday.
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Funerals have been taking place for the victims of a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
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Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, killing at least 12 children.
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Twelve young people between the ages of 10 and 20 were killed, and 20 were wounded, according to the Israeli military.
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The strike raised fears of a broader regional war between Israel and Hezbollah.
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On Sunday morning, many of the bodies were brought to a community centre in Majdal Shams.
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The coffins, draped in white cloth and bearing photos of the victims, were brought to the cemetery.
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The coffins were passed through a crowd of thousands and lined up for burial.
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One 11-year-old child is still missing, residents told Israeli media.
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Israel blamed the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which has strongly denied any involvement.
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Iran, which backs Hezbollah, has warned of "unforeseen consequences" if Israel retaliates.
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However, Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hezbollah "will pay a heavy price".