Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz are holding emergency consultations with the country's senior defense leadership following a devastating Hezbollah rocket attack on the town of Majdal Shams in Israel's north which resulted in 30 casualties, including at least ten killed.

Nine victims among the several dozen injured are said to be in critical condition, many of them children, some as young as ten. Foreign Minister Katz told a state broadcaster, "There is no doubt that Hezbollah crossed all red lines."

He warned that "We are facing an all-out war" and added, "I have no doubt that we'll pay a cost" - but also said an even greater toll will surely be exacted on Hezbollah.