Israeli jets strike Syrian missile battery after rocket explodes over Israeli territory

In a recent escalation of tensions, Israel conducted airstrikes near the central Syrian city of Homs, causing material damage but no reported casualties, according to the Syrian military.

The Israeli military stated that a Syrian anti-aircraft missile exploded over Israeli territory, prompting a subsequent round of strikes.

The Syrian state media quoted an unnamed military official, who claimed that the country's air defenses successfully shot down some of the missiles launched by Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanon. However, Israeli authorities did not comment on the specific airstrike targeting Homs.

The Israeli military, however, confirmed that one of the Syrian air defense missiles exploded over Israeli territory, causing no damage. The remnants of the rocket reportedly landed in the southern Israeli city of Rahat, as confirmed by Israeli police.

Responding to the rocket explosion, Israeli jets targeted the air defense battery responsible for launching the anti-aircraft rocket. The Israeli military also conducted strikes on other undisclosed targets.

Israel has consistently expressed its determination to prevent Iranian entrenchment in neighboring Syria. As a result, it has carried out numerous airstrikes on government-controlled areas in Syria in recent years, though it seldom acknowledges its involvement.

The most recent suspected Israeli airstrike on Syria occurred on June 14 near the capital, Damascus, which resulted in one soldier being wounded. In previous years, Israel has also targeted international airports in Damascus and the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, occasionally causing disruptions in their operations.