Israel closes airspace, declares state of alert

Israel has declared a state of alert on its embassies, consulates, and missions around the world after reportedly launching two airstrikes on Syria, Al-Mayadeen reported. The IDF has deployed a rocket defense system in the north of the country.

The airspace over northern Israel and Haifa area are also said to be closed off to civilian flights.

The only reaction came from a military official, who said it moved two Iron Dome batteries on Sunday as part of "ongoing situational assessments," RT reports quoting the Associated Press.