Israel Intercepts Missile Fired at its Air Force in Syria The Israeli military said it shot down one of numerous anti-aircraft missiles launched on Friday at its air force which was operating in Syria.

The Israeli military said it shot down one of numerous anti-aircraft missiles launched on Friday at its air force which was operating in Syria. Israel Intercepts Missile Fired at its Air Force in Syria Several anti-aircraft missiles were launched from Syria following the strike and IDF (Israel Defence Force) Aerial Defence Systems intercepted one of the missiles. Another was found in Jordan north of the capital. Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes to prevent weapons smuggling to the Iranian-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah, which is fighting rebels alongside the Syrian army.