Israel fires back after Syrian shells land in their territory

Development raises fears that violence could lead to a wider war, as country battles Hamas militants in Gaza and Lebanon's Hezbollah

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By Reuters

Published: Wed 11 Oct 2023, 5:36 PM

Israeli troops fired artillery and mortar shells toward Syria on Tuesday after a number of shells launched from its northern neighbour landed in open areas on Israeli territory, Israel's military said.

A source in southern Syria said a Palestinian faction had fired three rockets toward Israel.

The development raises fears the violence could lead to a wider war, as Israel trades cross-border salvoes with Lebanon's Hezbollah and battles Hamas militants in Gaza.

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The military said its soldiers had fired "toward the origin of the launching in Syria". It did not provide details.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

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Reuters

Published: Wed 11 Oct 2023, 5:36 PM

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