Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Israel Shells Syria After Rockets Fired Into Golan Heights
On Tuesday, rockets were launched from Syria towards the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, prompting an Israeli response.
Israel blamed Syria's leadership for the attacks.
Syria denied responsibility, stating they pose no threat.
Israel has been suspicious of the new Syrian government.
The U.S. has shown openness towards the new Syrian government, as well.
Both sides have been engaging in escalations with each other since the previous regime.
Rockets were launched from Syria into the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on Tuesday, June 2.
The incident marked the first time since Bashar al-Assad's fall that a strike has been launched toward Israel from Syrian territory.
Israel's military responded by shelling targets in Syria's Daraa province.
Israel holds Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa directly responsible.
Syria denies responsibility and condemns the Israeli shelling.
- Who
- The Israeli military and Syrian military were involved. An unknown group called Mohammed Deif Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack, though its authenticity is disputed.
- What
- Rockets were launched from Syria into the Golan Heights, prompting an Israeli response of shelling Syrian territory. The incident marks the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad that projectiles have been fired from Syria into Israeli territory.
- When
- Tuesday, June 2nd
- Where
- Rockets were launched from Syria toward the Golan Heights, a territory controlled by Israel. Israeli forces shelled targets in the Daraa province of Syria in response.
- Why
- Israel's military stated it was responding to projectiles launched from Syria. Both sides accuse each other of violating sovereignty and escalating tensions.
Syria
Israel
Responsibility for the attacks
Syria
Syria denies responsibility and says it has not verified the reports, condemning the Israeli shelling as a violation of its sovereignty.
Israel
Israel holds Syrian President al-Sharaa directly responsible, claiming the attacks originated from Syria and warrant a response.
Future of Relations
Syria
Syria wants to adhere to a 1974 ceasefire agreement, but also insists that the relations depend on mutual respect.
Israel
Israel has indicated its ongoing defensive operations against the new Syrian government, while potentially being distrustful of the new regime.
- Date of Incident
- June 2, 2024
- Location of Incident
- Golan Heights, Syria
- Countries Involved
- Syria and Israel
- Type of Incident
- Shelling and rocket launches
- Group claiming responsibility
- The Mohammed Deif Brigades
- Current Syrian President
- Ahmad al-Sharaa
