In the early hours of a recent Friday, the Syrian army successfully intercepted a number of Israeli missiles fired from the Golan Heights towards the outskirts of Damascus.
This incident, as reported by Reuters, marks a continuing pattern of hostilities in the region.
The Syrian army reported that most of the missiles were successfully shot down, although some caused material damage.
The Israeli military, as is typical in these situations, did not comment on the incident.
This latest episode is part of a larger pattern of cross-border strikes and retaliations between Israel and Syria.
In response to a drone launched from Syria that hit a school in the southern Israeli city of Eilat, Israel’s military struck targets in Syria.
Since October 7, the region has witnessed a series of attacks, which began with an assault by Palestinian Hamas militants on Israel, followed by Israeli retaliation.
On November 8, Syria reported that Israel had carried out an aerial attack targeting military sites in southern Syria, escalating the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Historically, Israeli missile strikes near Damascus have been part of ongoing military operations against what Israel describes as Iranian and Iran-backed targets in Syria.
These operations have been conducted for years, as Tehran has deployed forces to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Such incidents often involve a series of airstrikes against Syrian military targets, including army compounds, radar systems, and artillery posts.
The Syrian defence ministry typically responds to these Israeli attacks by activating its air defenses, claiming to intercept a number of missiles, while usually reporting no casualties and only material damage.
This complex and volatile situation underscores the continuing tensions and military engagements in the region, particularly involving Israel, Syria, and various militant groups.
The ongoing conflict, with its roots in broader regional and international political dynamics, continues to manifest in these periodic and targeted military actions.
