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Rockets Fired From Southern Syria Hit Israeli Golan in First Attack Since Assad's Collapse

"We hold the Syrian president directly responsible for every threat and firing at the State of Israel," said Israel Katz.

A map picture showing the border between Syria, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24)
A map picture showing the border between Syria, Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Syria IDF southern Syria Rocket attacks Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz

By Ahora Qadi

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Tuesday night that two rockets were fired from southern Syria’s Daraa Governorate into the Israeli Golan Heights—the first such attack in more than a year and the first since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024.

The IDF confirmed that both rockets landed in open fields, causing no casualties or damage. Air raid sirens were triggered in the Israeli communities of Hispin and Ramat Magshimim shortly before 09:36 p.m., alerting residents to incoming fire.

“This is the first rocket attack from Syrian territory on Israel since May 5, 2024,” the IDF stated, underscoring its significance in the evolving regional security landscape.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Gallant emphasized direct accountability, stating:

"We hold the Syrian president directly responsible for every threat and firing at the State of Israel, and the full response will come as soon as possible. We will not allow a return to the reality of October 7th."

Israeli Military Responds With Immediate Retaliation

Minutes after the attack, IDF reported that the they launched a retaliatory strike against positions inside Syria. According to the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Israeli artillery targeted the Yarmouk Basin area west of Daraa—an area previously known for insurgent activity and a stronghold of various armed groups over the past decade.

The extent of damage or casualties from the Israeli response has not yet been confirmed.

 
 
 
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