Three Jordanian attacks, in one of which an Israel patrolman was killed, and one burst of Syrian gunfire occurred during the past 48 hours, officials reported today.
The first attack took place in the Gilboa Hills region where Jordanians opened fire yesterday on an Israel patrol. The patrol returned the fire in a two-hour exchange and remained in the area to repulse any additional Jordanian attacks. The patrol decided to withdraw last night and in so doing discovered one man was missing. The body of the victim was found this morning near the border.
Later in the day more Jordanian fire was directed at the patrol position. Today Jordan snipers attacked in another sector west of Shaar Hagai in the Jerusalem Corridor. An Israel patrol returned the fire. No casualties were reported.
The Syrian shooting occurred in the Lake Huleh area and was aimed at workers. The shooting did not stop the work program.
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