It was the other way around
Israel shelled Syria first
The retaliation is from Syrians, not Iranians
Per usually good sources, on the ground, via twitter
Wouldn’t surprise me the timing is good for them. Reports are all over the place. Did see reports of Israeli artillery firing first (but maybe ‘usual’ cross-border action?).
My impression is that Israel is hitting Syrian assets to make Assad more amenable for Putin to cut Iran out. Dividing Syria/ Russia/ Iran is an intelligent goal for Israel.
Good time to force the issue too.
Damascus getting a second attack now.