As a result of high trajectory fire from Syrian into Israel on Shavuos, a number of fires broke out in the Golan Heights. IDF officials tell the media it is assumed the fire was during celebrations by Assad’s troops following the Syrian president’s success in the elections. For the first time in the Golan Heights, the Iron Dome responded in an effort to intercept the incoming rocket.

At least two mortar shells were fired into the Golan Heights on yomtov. The Iron Dome fired at least two rockets to intercept the incoming mortar shells. Fires broke out between Alonei HaBashan and Ein Zivan. Golan Heights and Upper Galil region firefighters responded. The fires were declared under control within a half hour.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)