Israel Strikes Syria After Golan Rocket Attack

The Israeli military launched artillery strikes on southern Syria's Daraa province, specifically the Yarmuk Basin area, after two projectiles were fired from Syria into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, landing in open areas without causing casualties. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Syria's leadership is held directly responsible for attacks originating from Syrian territory. The Israeli Defense Forces warned that Syria would face continued consequences for hostile actions. The rocket attack was reportedly claimed by the Martyr Muhammad al-Deif Brigades, a Palestinian militant group with unclear affiliation to Hamas. This marks the first such attack from Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Israel continues efforts to prevent advanced weapons from reaching groups it considers jihadist.