JERUSALEM, Feb 9 (NNN-PNA) – Israel struck targets in Syria today, in response to an anti-aircraft missile launched from Syria, which exploded in mid-air, the Israeli army said.
Sirens were heard in the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, in northern Israel, as well as, in the occupied West Bank, the army said in a statement.
Residents reported large explosion sounds, according to the Hebrew-language news outlet, Ynetnews.
There were no immediate reports of Israeli casualties.
The alerts in the regime came, as the Syrian state media SANA, reported the aerial defence systems in the Damascus area had been activated and intercepted Israeli missiles.
Over the past years, Israel has carried out numerous airstrikes on targets inside Syria, based on the theories that those targets are linked with Iran-allied militias, such as Hezbollah.
Both Iran and Syria deny those charges.
