Israel: Three rockets launched from Syria

War / Terrorism

Christian Baha / JG

8 April

1 min read

EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED SABER

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Saturday that three rockets were launched from Syria into Israel earlier.

"One of them crossed into Israeli territory and landed in the southern Golan Heights. No interceptors were launched in accordance with policy," the IDF added.

The news comes after a rocket alert was reportedly sounded in the area.

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