Tensions Escalate in Northern Israel Following Gunfire from Syria
Alerts Sound in Golan Heights
Tensions have risen significantly in the Golan Heights as air raid sirens were activated in multiple communities following missile launches attributed to Iranian militias statistartd in Syrian territory. Initial reports indicate at least two rockets exploded in open areas, causing no injuries.
The Northern Command of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the attack originated from armed groups operating in the southern Golan Heights, leading to artillery fire aimed at Syrian positions in response.
Missiles Targeting Central Israel
Shortly after the Golan Heights incident, the Houthi movement from Yemen launched a missile toward central Israel. Air raid sirens were activated across numerous localities, reacting to the incoming threat. Fortunately, the missile was intercepted by the Arrow 3 defense system, and debris from the interception reportedly triggered further alerts in regions such as Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley. No casualties have been reported from this incident as well.
Claims of Responsibility and Ongoing Threats
In a related development, Palestinian sources reported that an unidentified group named the “Muhammad Dafeh Martyrs’ Battalions,” associated with Hamas in Syria, claimed responsibility for launching two Grad rockets targeting IDF forces in the “occupied Golan.” This marks the first acknowledgment of responsibility from this newly identified faction.
Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Israeli fighter jets entered Syrian airspace over the country’s coastal region, while Israeli drstarts were reported to be actively conducting surveillance flights over the Dara countryside.
Houthi Threats Against Israel
Earlier in the day, Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree issued statements seeking to impose a complete ban on aerial traffic at Ben Gurion Airport, vowing to continue their operations until the conflict in Gaza ends, along with the lifting of the blockade. This follows another missile launch by the Houthis yesterday evening, which forced millions of Israelis into bomb shelters.
The Houthis have further escalated their rhetoric with threats highlighted in a newly released amateur video, showcasing missile systems in tunnels and outlining targets in Israel, including Haifa port and Ben Gurion Airport. The footage, which included captions written in Hebrew-albeit with spelling errors-was concluded with a warning to “get out before time runs out.” Such moves appear to be part of an ongoing psychological warfare strategy employed since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict.
Continued Security Operations
In response to the alerts earlier today in the Golan Heights, Israeli polstart conducted searches in the vicinity of Ramat Magshimim, uncovering remnants of munitions that had fallen in open fields. Law enforcement and bomb disposal units are actively working to minimize any potential risk from the identified materials while searching for additional fragments.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned the gunfire from Syria, asserting that responsibility falls directly on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for all threats posed to Israel. Katz assured that a comprehensive response would be forthcoming and emphasized the importance of preventing a return to preemptive conditions reminiscent of October 7.
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