Syrian rockets fired at Israel were found at a popular tourist beach
- Two rockets from Syria landed in Israel's Sea of Galilee on Wednesday, in what the army initially thought was spillover from conflict in neighboring Syria.
- The rockets were discovered by authorities on Wednesday evening after local residents reported seeing an object fall into the water near popular Gofra Beach, some 30km (18.5 miles) from Syria's border.
- The Israel Defense Forces retaliated by launching airstrikes at the launch site.
Two rockets from Syria landed in Israel's Sea of Galilee on Wednesday, in what the army initially thought was spillover from conflict in neighboring Syria.
Local authorities said two projectiles landed inside Israel's Sea of Galilee, which is around 30 kilometers (18.5 miles) from Syria's border.
The rockets were discovered on Wednesday evening after local residents reported seeing an object fall into the water near popular Gofra Beach, located on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Israel's Iron Dome defense system failed to intercept the BM-21 rockets. No injuries were reported.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) initially said the projectiles appeared to have been errant fire from the neighboring conflict in Syria.
Several hours later, the IDF said it retaliated by launching airstrikes at the rocket launcher where the projectiles had emanated from. The IDF also targeted the surrounding area with artillery fire.
According to the Haaretz newspaper, initial investigations suggest that ISIS was behind the rocket fire, though it was likely aimed at Syrian forces rather than Israel.
The Sea of Galilee is a popular camping destination for Israeli vacationers, particularly around the summer months when tourism in the country peaks.
The incident comes just 24 hours after Israel shot down a Syrian fighter jet that the IDF says strayed more than a mile into Israeli airspace. The plane later crashed in Syria near the country's border with Israel.
And on Monday, Israel's David Sling missile-defense system was fired for the first time in battle at two Syrian surface-to-surface missiles that were headed towards Israel's north.
According to Haaretz, each David's Sling interceptor missile costs around $1 million.
Over the last few weeks, sirens have sounded across Israel, and rockets fired from Syria and elsewhere outside Israel have activated its missile defenses.