"Israel's Air Force Strikes Syria, Triggering Explosive Syrian Missile Defense"

Israel conducted airstrikes near the central Syrian city of Homs, causing material damage but no casualties, according to the Syrian military. In response, a Syrian anti-aircraft missile exploded over Israeli territory, prompting Israel to carry out another round of strikes. The Israeli military said the rocket's remains landed in the southern Israeli city of Rahat. Israel has frequently targeted areas in government-controlled parts of Syria to prevent Iranian entrenchment, but rarely acknowledges these strikes.