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Israeli forces shoot suspected attacker in southern Syria

The Israeli military said it shot a man in southern Syria, alleging he was planning attacks against its forces and posed an immediate threat.

Ajel News37 min ago · 1 min read
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The Israeli military announced on Monday that its forces opened fire in southern Syria at a person it described as a "terrorist," alleging the individual was involved in planning attacks against its troops.

In a statement posted on X, the military claimed preparations for the attacks were in their final stages.

According to the statement, the military said the individual's actions posed an "immediate threat" to its soldiers, without providing further details about his identity or the nature of the alleged operation.

The incident comes as Israel continues its incursions and violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria, including operations in southern Syria, raids, arrests, land bulldozing, and artillery shelling targeting local residents.

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