Israeli Airstrikes Target Syria After Rocket Attack

Israeli jets carried out airstrikes against Syrian artillery positions Wednesday, the army said, in response to rocket fire a day earlier that hit the Golan Heights area. Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said the air force raids send a clear message, and that Israel holds the Syrian government responsible for attacks that originate from inside its borders. "We will not tolerate any firing towards Israeli territory or violation of our sovereignty and we will respond forcefully...

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