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Source: IAF strikes ISIS-linked cell in Syria after cross-border fire on Golan – Arab-Israeli Conflict – Jerusalem Post

( This is a new strategy for Israel – Hit the terrorists, not the Syrian army.  I assume it reflects the new understandings reached with Russia and Egypt re the Syrian conflict. – JW )

Israeli forces return fire after shots, mortar shell emanating from Syrian strike southern Golan Heights.

The Israeli Air Force struck and killed a cell of terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State group in Syria after shots were fired across the border at military forces in the Golan Heights on Sunday morning, according to an IDF statement.

The Israeli airstrike allegedly struck four operatives from the ISIS-linked Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade who had initially opened fire at IDF forces in the southern Golan Height.

The incident unfolded as forces from the IDF’s Golani Brigade operating in the area came under attack by small arms fire and a mortar shell from the terror operatives in Syrian territory, according to the IDF.

The IDF returned fire, and in the ensuing exchange the an Israeli Air Force aircraft targeted the terror cell along with a vehicle and weapons being used by the terrorists.

There were no reports of injury to the Israeli side.

In light of the incident, field workers and residents were told to evacuate the area near the border until calm was restored.

Earlier this month, a mortar landed in the Golan Heights following accidental spillover from internal fighting between factions in the Syrian civil war.

No injuries or damage were reported in the attack on November 9, 2016 as well.

Israel holds the Syrian government responsible for any hostile activities emanating from its territory.

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