The Israeli army has scored “direct hits” on Syrian targets in response to a shell fired from Syria, an IDF statement says.
A shell was fired from Syria into northern Israel on Monday, in one of the first major instances of the conflict between Assad's supporters and rebel forces spreading to its Jewish neighbour.
The mortar shell hit the Tel Azaka IDF post in the Golan Heights, although it did not cause any damage or injuries. It was believed to have been fired unintentionally, but it marked the fifth time in a fortnight that the Syrian fighting has spread across to Israeli territory.
The Israeli military reported the incident to the United Nations and returned fire. “IDF soldiers fired tank shells towards the source of the fire, confirming direct hits,” the IDF statement said.
