Israel hits Syria after rockets fired towards Golan Heights

 JERUSALEM According to the Israeli military, on Sunday

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Israeli jets attacked Syrian military targets in retaliation for rockets fired overnight into Israeli-controlled territory. 

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This came as tensions rose once more following the week's cross-border gunfire exchanges.

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Syria's official media reported explosions close to the capital city of Damascus

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while Israel claimed its forces continued to attack Syrian territory after six rockets were fired overnight towards the Golan Heights.

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According to Israel, airstrikes against a Syrian army compound, military radar systems

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And artillery posts were conducted after artillery and drone strikes destroyed the rocket launchers.

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