Israel attacks targets in Syria after rocket fire
By DW
23 April 2021 |
9:00 am
Israel has said it attacked Syrian targets in retaliation to a missile that fell near the Dimona nuclear reactor. The reports came as tensions between Israel and Iran have been heightened.
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