The Israeli military has deployed an 'Iron Dome' missile defense battery in the Tel Aviv area.
The move by Israel comes as the United States is threatening to attack Syria over alleged use of chemical weapons, which killed thousands, hundreds of children on August 21.
Israel fears Damascus may respond to US strikes by firing missiles at Israel, a close American ally.
According to the Huffington Post, Israeli officials have sought to distance themselves from Syria's standoff, but have prepared themselves for a possible strike.
It has called up reservists and deployed missile defense batteries in the northern part of the country.
