A number of bazooka shells and small arms fire were directed this morning at an Israeli patrol near the Syrian demarcation line in the southern section of the Golan Heights. Firing came from the direction of the Syrian line and the Israeli patrol returned fire. There were no casualties. A complaint was lodged with the United Nations Armistice Supervision Organization in Jerusalem.
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