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March 20, 2014

Israel Bombs Syrian Military in Golan Heights; Syria Shuts Lebanon Crossing 
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Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes on the Syrian military in
the Golan Heights, reportedly killing one soldier and wounding seven
others. Israel called the attack retaliation for a bombing that wounded
four of its soldiers in the area a day before. It was the first time
Israel has acknowledged bombing Syria since the outbreak of the civil
war there three years ago this month. Syria, meanwhile, has closed its
border crossing with Lebanon after heavy clashes with rebel fighters
driven from Homs province.

 

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