Israel closes Golan area as Syria rebels seize crossing

Israel closes Golan area as Syria rebels seize crossing
Jerusalem (AFP) Aug 27, 2014 - Israel closed off the area around Quneitra on the occupied Golan Heights on Wednesday after an officer was wounded by stray fire as Syrian rebels seized control of the crossing. The UN peacekeeping force which monitors the armistice line said several mortar rounds struck near its positions as rebel fighters, including some from Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Nusra Front, stormed the crossing in deadl ... more
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