Iran Fires Rocket from Syria at Israeli Civilians
Iran launched a rocket from Syria toward Israeli civilians on Mount Hermon in January 2019. Learn how the IDF intercepted the attack and responded against Iranian military targets.
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In a video shared across social media, Israeli skiers on Mount Hermon panicked as they saw the Iranian rocket overhead.
On Sunday, January 20th, 2019, the Iranian Quds Force fired an Iranian-made rocket from Syrian territory at a civilian ski resort on Mount Hermon, northern Israel. The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System successfully intercepted the rocket before it could harm any civilians.
Israel's Response Against Iranian Military Targets
In response, on Monday, January 21st, 2019, the IDF struck several Iranian Quds targets inside Syria.
Targets included:
- Munition storage sites
- Military site in the Damascus International Airport
- Iranian intelligence site
- Iranian military training site
During the strike, dozens of Syrian surface-to-air missiles were launched, despite the fact that the IDF had issued clear warnings to avoid such fire. In response, the IDF targeted several of the Syrian Armed Forces' aerial defense batteries.
Iran’s Pattern of Behavior
Iran has been using its growing presence in Syria to attack Israel. On February 10th, 2018, Iran launched an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which was carrying explosives from Syria and violated Israeli airspace. A few months later, on May 10th, 2018, Iranian forces in Syria launched nearly 30 rockets at IDF positions in the Golan Heights.
Both of these attacks were successfully thwarted by the IDF and the Iranians paid a significant price immediately thereafter.
“By Allah's favor and grace, nothing called the "Zionist regime" will exist by 25 years from now.” - Ayatollah Khamenei, September, 2015
Time and again Iran has publicly stated and demonstrated its desire to destroy Israel.
The IDF will not tolerate such threats.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why did Iran fire a rocket from Syria?
A: According to the article, the Iranian Quds Force launched the rocket from Syrian territory toward Israeli civilians on Mount Hermon.
Q: How did Israel respond?
A: The IDF struck multiple Iranian military targets in Syria, including intelligence sites, military infrastructure and ammunition storage facilities.
Q: Why did the IDF also strike Syrian air defenses?
A: According to the article, Syrian surface-to-air missile batteries fired at Israeli aircraft during the operation despite prior warnings, prompting the IDF to target those batteries.
