Israel operates air defense system against Syrian missile

David's Sling Photo: IDF Spokesman
David's Sling Photo: IDF Spokesman

No injuries or damage were reported as Pardes Hanna residents spoke of a huge explosion and fireball in the air.

The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson has confirmed that the country's air missile defense system went into operation last night against an anti-aircraft missile fired towards Israel from Syria. The IDF said that there were no injuries or damage sustained and it is unclear whether the missile was intercepted. Late last night residents near the Israeli towns of Hadera and Pardes Hanna reported a massive explosion. A resident of Pardes Hanna spoke of, "A fireball shooting swiftly into the sky and making a huge noise."

Earlier last night, the Syrian media reported that the country's antiaircraft defenses had gone into operation and accused Israel of mounting air raids in the Damascus area.

In the US, "Newsweek" reported that senior Hezbollah figures were injured in the Israeli air raid.

Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on December 26, 2018

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David's Sling Photo: IDF Spokesman
David's Sling Photo: IDF Spokesman
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