Tragic Loss in Majdal Shams: A Heartfelt Mourning

Our hearts are heavy with grief as we mourn the devastating tragedy that struck the village of Majdal Shams yesterday. A missile attack from Lebanon that hit a football field claimed the lives of 12 children and left at least 30 others injured. The Amal community bows its head in deep sorrow alongside the families of the victims and the entire Druze community, which stands as a vital and cherished part of the Amal Educational Network and the entire Israeli society.

The Druze community is an integral part of Israeli society, embodying loyalty, humility, and the spirit of shared life through respect and love for the country. Their contributions to society and the nation command our utmost appreciation and recognition. On what began as a typical Saturday, these children went out to the soccer field to enjoy a match. Despite the ongoing alarms and the constant state of emergency over the past 10 months since the war began, the residents of Majdal Shams have strived to maintain a semblance of normalcy. However, the unthinkable happened, shattering this small village of 11,500 residents. The scenes of destruction and loss are beyond words.

Majdal Shams, a Druze local council in northern Israel, is located on the slopes of Mount Hermon, close to the Israel-Syria border and just south of the Israel-Lebanon border. The majority of its residents are Druze, comprising half of the Druze population in the Golan Heights. The Amal network extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and all residents of Majdal Shams. We send our deepest sympathies and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured. Together, we will overcome this pain, and together, we will continue to build a better future.