Israel's air force conducted airstrikes near the central Syrian city of Homs on July 2, resulting in material damage but no casualties, the Syrian military stated. In response to the Israeli attack, a Syrian anti-aircraft missile exploded over Israeli territory, prompting further strikes from Israel.
Syrian state media reported that the country's air defenses successfully shot down some of the missiles launched by Israeli warplanes, which were flying over Lebanon. However, Israeli authorities did not comment on the airstrikes in Homs. The Israeli military confirmed that one of the Syrian air defense missiles exploded over Israeli territory but caused no damage. The remains of the rocket reportedly landed in the southern Israeli city of Rahat.
In retaliation for the rocket explosion, Israeli jets targeted the air defense battery responsible for launching the anti-aircraft missile. The Israeli military also struck additional targets, although specific details were not provided.
Israel has consistently expressed its determination to prevent Iranian entrenchment in Syria, and as a result, it has conducted numerous strikes on government-controlled areas of Syria in recent years. However, Israel rarely acknowledges these actions.
The most recent suspected Israeli airstrike in Syria occurred on June 14 near the capital, Damascus, resulting in one soldier being wounded. Additionally, Israeli forces have targeted the international airports in Damascus and the northern city of Aleppo on multiple occasions, often rendering them temporarily inoperable.
The ongoing airstrikes in Syria reflect the complex and tense regional dynamics involving Israel, Syria, and Iran. These incidents underscore the heightened tensions in the area and the continued risk of escalation between the various actors involved.
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