Syria militants take over crossing in Golan Heights: Israel radio
Iran Press TV
Thu Jun 6, 2013 10:5AM GMT
Reports say the militants in Syria have taken over the Quneitra crossing between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
On Thursday, the Israeli army radio quoted military officials as saying that the foreign-backed militants have seized the crossing after clashing with Syrian troops.
Reports say clashes are going on in the city of Quneitra, which is located near the crossing.
Israeli sources said there were exchanges of fire there, adding that the incident was ongoing.
The report comes after Syria's state television reported on Wednesday, "Our heroic armed forces have returned security and stability to all of the town of Qusayr."
Many of the foreign-backed militants and members of the armed groups were killed or injured during the Syrian army operations to cleanse the western town of the terrorists.
Syrian troops backed by the forces of Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah entered Qusayr from several directions on May 19 after weeks of clashes with militants.
Qusayr has been an important center and supply route for the militants.
The foreign-sponsored militancy that has gripped Syria for more than two years has so far resulted in the killings of many people, including large numbers of Syrian soldiers and security personnel.
IA/HSN
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