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March 2017 Israel–Syria Incident
The March 2017 Israel–Syria incident took place on 17 March 2017, when Israeli Air Force struck a target in Syria. In response the Syrian Army fired several S-200 missiles at Israeli jets above Golan Heights. Israel reported that one Syrian missile had been shot down by an Arrow 2 missile, while none of its aircraft had been damaged. Israel stated it was targeting weapon shipments headed toward anti-Israeli forces, specifically Hezbollah, in Lebanon, while the Syrian Army claimed that a military site near Palmyra had been struck. Syria claimed to have shot down one Israeli aircraft. Israel denied Syria's claim that one jet fighter was shot down and another damaged. Israel has not reported any pilots or aircraft missing in Syria, or anywhere else in the Middle East following the incident. Also, neither Syria nor Hezbollah have shown photos or video of downed Israeli aircraft or personnel. According to some sources, the incident was the first time Israeli officials clearly conf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israeli–Syrian Ceasefire Line Incidents During The Syrian Civil War
Several incidents have taken place on the Purple Line (ceasefire line), Israeli–Syrian ceasefire line during the Syrian Civil War, straining the Israel–Syria relations, relations between the countries. The incidents are considered a spillover of the Quneitra Governorate clashes (2012–14), Quneitra Governorate clashes since 2012 and later incidents between Syrian Army and the rebels, ongoing on the Syrian-controlled side of the Golan and the Golan Neutral Zone and the Hezbollah involvement in the Syrian Civil War. Through the incidents, which began in late 2012, as of mid-2014, one Israeli civilian was killed and at least 4 soldiers wounded; on the Syrian-controlled side, it is estimated that at least ten soldiers were killed, as well as two unidentified militants, who were identified near Ein Zivan on Golan Heights. Timeline Syrian media reported that Israeli missiles hit the following targets: * Al-Sanamayn, Daraa Governorate, Daraa: The Syrian Army's 150th regiment, de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
