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Business Standard
4 days ago
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- Business Standard
Rockets fired from Syria for first time since Assad's fall, says Israel
The Israeli army said two rockets were fired from Syria into open areas in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on Tuesday, marking the first time a strike has been launched toward Israel from Syrian territory since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in December. Syrian state media reported that Israel shelled the western countryside of Syria's Daraa province after the rocket launch. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, also reported Israeli airstrikes that caused "violent explosions" around the city of Quneitra and in the Daraa countryside. A group calling itself the Mohammed Deif Brigades named after a Hamas military leader killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza last year claimed the attack in a post on Telegram. The group first surfaced on social media a few days before. "Until now, it's just a Telegram channel. It's not known if it is a real group," said Ahmed Aba Zeid, a Syrian researcher who has studied armed factions in southern Syria. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Israel considers "the Syrian president directly responsible for every threat and firing toward the State of Israel" and warned of a "full response" to come "as soon as possible." Israel has been suspicious of the Islamist former insurgents who formed the new Syrian government, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and has launched hundreds of airstrikes on Syria and seized a UN-patrolled buffer zone on Syrian territory since Assad's fall. Syria's foreign ministry said in a statement carried by the state-run TV channel that it has "not yet verified the accuracy" of the reports of strikes launched from Syria toward Israel. "We affirm that Syria has not and will not pose a threat to any party in the region," the statement said. It condemned the Israeli shelling, which it said had resulted in "significant human and material losses." The US, which has warmed to al-Sharaa's government and recently moved to lift some sanctions previously imposed on Syria, has pushed for Syria to normalise relations with Israel. In a recent interview with the Jewish Journal, al-Sharaa said he wants to see a return to a 1974 ceasefire agreement between the two countries but stopped short of proposing immediate normalisation, saying that "peace must be earned through mutual respect, not fear.
DW
4 days ago
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- DW
Middle East: Gaza aid centers closed for a day – DW – 06/04/2025
Skip next section Israeli army says it shelled Syria after projectiles launched 06/04/2025 June 4, 2025 Israeli army says it shelled Syria after projectiles launched Israeli's military said it was shelling targets in Syria late on Tuesday after projectiles launched from Syria hit the Israel-controlled Golan Heights. "Two projectiles were identified crossing from Syria into Israeli territory, and fell in open areas," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) posted on X. In a subsequent post, the IDF said that its "artillery struck in southern Syria" following the launches. Syria's official news agency SANA reported shelling "targeting the Yarmuk Basin, in the west of Daraa" province. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, said violent explosions had hit farmland in southern Syria, without reporting casualties. Israel says its strikes aim to stop advanced weapons reaching Syria's new authorities, led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whom it considers jihadists. Israeli media said Tuesday's projectiles were the first fired from Syria into Israeli territory since the fall of former Syrian President Bashir Assad in December. Who is behind the launches from Syria? A group calling itself the Mohammed Deif Brigades, named after a Hamas military leader killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza last year, claimed the attack in a post on Telegram, according to AP news agency. The group first surfaced on social media a few days before. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a post on X that he held Syria's leader "directly responsible" for the launches. Syria's foreign ministry said in a statement carried by the state-run TV channel that it has "not yet verified the accuracy" of the reports of strikes launched from Syria toward Israel. "We affirm that Syria has not and will not pose a threat to any party in the region," the statement said.
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Israel says rockets fired from Syria for the first time since Bashar Assad's fall
DAMASCUS (AP) — The Israeli army said two rockets were fired from Syria into open areas in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on Tuesday, marking the first time a strike has been launched toward Israel from Syrian territory since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in December. Syrian state media reported that Israel shelled the western countryside of Syria's Daraa province after the rocket launch. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based war monitor, also reported Israeli airstrikes that caused 'violent explosions' around the city of Quneitra and in the Daraa countryside. A group calling itself the Mohammed Deif Brigades — named after a Hamas military leader killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza last year — claimed the attack in a post on Telegram. The group first surfaced on social media a few days before. 'Until now, it's just a Telegram channel. It's not known if it is a real group,' said Ahmed Aba Zeid, a Syrian researcher who has studied armed factions in southern Syria. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Israel considers 'the Syrian president directly responsible for every threat and firing toward the State of Israel' and warned of a 'full response' to come 'as soon as possible.' Israel has been suspicious of the Islamist former insurgents who formed the new Syrian government, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa , and has launched hundreds of airstrikes on Syria and seized a U.N.-patrolled buffer zone on Syrian territory since Assad's fall. Syria's foreign ministry said in a statement carried by the state-run TV channel that it has 'not yet verified the accuracy' of the reports of strikes launched from Syria toward Israel. 'We affirm that Syria has not and will not pose a threat to any party in the region,' the statement said. It condemned the Israeli shelling, which it said had resulted in 'significant human and material losses.' The U.S., which has warmed to al-Sharaa's government and recently moved to lift some sanctions previously imposed on Syria, has pushed for Syria to normalize relations with Israel. In a recent interview with the Jewish Journal, al-Sharaa said he wants to see a return to a 1974 ceasefire agreement between the two countries but stopped short of proposing immediate normalization, saying that 'peace must be earned through mutual respect, not fear.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Israel says rockets fired from Syria for the first time since Bashar Assad's fall
DAMASCUS (AP) — The Israeli army said two rockets were fired from Syria into open areas in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on Tuesday, marking the first time a strike has been launched toward Israel from Syrian territory since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in December. Syrian state media reported that Israel shelled the western countryside of Syria's Daraa province after the rocket launch. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based war monitor, also reported Israeli airstrikes that caused 'violent explosions' around the city of Quneitra and in the Daraa countryside. A group calling itself the Mohammed Deif Brigades — named after a Hamas military leader killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza last year — claimed the attack in a post on Telegram. The group first surfaced on social media a few days before. 'Until now, it's just a Telegram channel. It's not known if it is a real group,' said Ahmed Aba Zeid, a Syrian researcher who has studied armed factions in southern Syria. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Israel considers 'the Syrian president directly responsible for every threat and firing toward the State of Israel' and warned of a 'full response' to come 'as soon as possible.' Israel has been suspicious of the Islamist former insurgents who formed the new Syrian government, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and has launched hundreds of airstrikes on Syria and seized a U.N.-patrolled buffer zone on Syrian territory since Assad's fall. Syria's foreign ministry said in a statement carried by the state-run TV channel that it has 'not yet verified the accuracy' of the reports of strikes launched from Syria toward Israel. 'We affirm that Syria has not and will not pose a threat to any party in the region,' the statement said. It condemned the Israeli shelling, which it said had resulted in 'significant human and material losses.' The U.S., which has warmed to al-Sharaa's government and recently moved to lift some sanctions previously imposed on Syria, has pushed for Syria to normalize relations with Israel. In a recent interview with the Jewish Journal, al-Sharaa said he wants to see a return to a 1974 ceasefire agreement between the two countries but stopped short of proposing immediate normalization, saying that 'peace must be earned through mutual respect, not fear.'
Toronto Star
5 days ago
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- Toronto Star
Israel says rockets fired from Syria for the first time since Bashar Assad's fall
DAMASCUS (AP) — The Israeli army said two rockets were fired from Syria into open areas in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on Tuesday, marking the first time a strike has been launched toward Israel from Syrian territory since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in December. Syrian state media reported that Israel shelled the western countryside of Syria's Daraa province after the rocket launch. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based war monitor, also reported Israeli airstrikes that caused 'violent explosions' around the city of Quneitra and in the Daraa countryside.
