Missiles from Syria target occupied Golan Heights for first time since Assad's fall
Published June 3rd, 2025 - 07:00 GMT Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Syria, including the strategic Jabal al-Sheikh area, which overlooks Damascus.
ALBAWABA- Explosions rocked the occupied Syrian Golan Heights late Tuesday night as air raid sirens blared across the southern region.
According to Israeli media, two Grad rockets were launched from the city of Daraa in southern Syria, landing in open areas within the Golan Heights.
Channel 12 reported that this marks the first missile attack from Syrian territory toward the occupied area since the fall of the Assad regime.
#BREAKING2 short range Grad rockets were fired from Syria towards Golan Heights.
Israel has responded with airstrikes towards the area that the rockets were launched. — Brian's Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) June 3, 2025
In response, Israeli warplanes entered Syrian airspace, breaking the sound barrier before launching retaliatory strikes on what it claimed were the sources of the rocket fire. Also Read Millions to begin sacred Hajj journey tomorrow from Mina
Israeli forces have conducted hundreds of airstrikes across Syria over the past six months, targeting military installations and infrastructure.
These operations, often justified by Israel as 'preemptive,' have intensified notably since the collapse of the Assad regime, causing extensive damage to Syria's remaining military assets.
Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Syria, including the strategic Jabal al-Sheikh area, which overlooks Damascus.
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