Israel Air Force jets bombed Palestinian terrorist bases in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley today, territory occupied by Syrian forces. It was the first such foray by Israeli war-planes since September 10. A military spokesman said all aircraft returned safely to their bases.
The spokesman said accurate hits were scored on the targets which he identified as the local headquarters and training area of Nayef Hawatmeh’s Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the departure point for terrorist attacks on the Israel Defense Force in south Lebanon.
Beirut radio reported today that three people were killed and five injured in the air raid. Units of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Syrian army reportedly surrounded the target area after the attack.
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