Israeli incursion in Damascus countryside kills 9 Syrians: State media
Al Jazeera
Six Israeli soldiers also wounded during clashes following the incursion into the town of Beit Jinn.
Another Israeli incursion into Syrian territory in the Damascus countryside at dawn has killed at least nine Syrians, according to state media, with several Israeli soldiers also wounded in clashes.
Syrian state media reported on Friday that the Israeli dawn raid and strikes have forced dozens of families to flee from the town of Beit Jinn to nearby and safer areas. Israeli drones continue to fly over the area.
Local sources also confirmed to Al Jazeera on Friday that several Syrians were killed and others wounded in Israeli artillery and missile strikes on the town of Beit Jinn.
Clashes between the residents and the invading Israeli force erupted after the incursion.
The Israeli military said six of its soldiers were wounded, three of them seriously in an exchange of fire.
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