US intelligence said to confirm Hezbollah behind Majdal Shams strike, but unclear if it was the intended target – report

US intelligence officials are reported to concur with the Israel Defense Force’s assessment that the rocket that struck Majdal Shams, killing 12 and injuring dozens more, was launched by Hezbollah, despite the Iran-backed group’s insistence that it had nothing to do with the deadly strike.

Speaking to the Associated Press, a source close to US intelligence officials says they have no doubts that Hezbollah carried out the attack on the Golan Heights, but that it was not clear if the terror group intended the target or misfired.

The source was not authorized to comment publicly on the matter.

Following the attack, the White House National Security Council in a statement said the US “will continue to support efforts to end these terrible attacks along the Blue Line, which must be a top priority. Our support for Israel’s security is iron-clad and unwavering against all Iranian-backed terrorist groups, including Lebanese Hezbollah.”