A missile launched from Syria struck southern Israel early Thursday, setting off air raid sirens near the country's top-secret nuclear reactor (pictured, file photo)
* There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage in Israel after blast
* Israel said in response to the launch it attacked several missile batteries in Syria
* Syria's state news agency said Syrian air defences intercepted the Israeli attack
A missile launched from Syria struck southern Israel early Thursday, setting off air raid sirens near the country's top-secret nuclear reactor.
In response, it said it attacked the missile launcher and air-defense systems in neighbouring Syria.
The incident, marking the most serious violence between Israel and Syria in years, pointed to likely Iranian involvement.
Iran, which has troops and proxies in Syria, accused Israel of a series of attacks on its nuclear facilities, including sabotage at its Natanz nuclear facility on April 11, and vowed revenge.
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WNU Editor: The Syrian missile that struck near Israel's Dimona nuclear reactor site was from a ground to air missile launched by Syria during an Israeli airstrike on the Golan Heights. This Syrian missile traveled a great distance over Israel before landing (shot down?) in southern Israel.
More News On Israel - Syria Exchanging Military Strikes
Israel says it strikes targets in Syria after missile attack -- AP
Israel retaliates after Syrian missile lands near nuclear reactor -- Reuters
Israel strikes targets in Syria after missile lands near nuclear reactor -- France 24
Israel strikes targets inside Syria after reports of explosions, rocket sirens near Dimona nuclear reactor -- ABC News (Australia)
Israel strikes near Damascus after Syrian missile lands near Dimona nuclear reactor -- Jerusalem Post
IDF: Syrian anti-aircraft fire during Israeli airstrike triggered Dimona siren -- Times Of Israel
Syrian anti-aircraft missile strikes near Israeli nuclear reactor, military says -- SKY News
Israel, Syria trade strikes targeting nuclear reactor, air-defense systems -- The Hill
Israel says it struck targets in Syria after missile attack -- Politico
Syrian Missile Comes Close To Striking Israeli Nuclear Reactor, Israel Retaliates In Huge Escalation -- Zero Hedge
