An Israeli patrol was fired upon this morning east of Nahal Golan on the Golan Heights but there were no casualties, officials reported. A search of the area revealed a number of improvised bazooka shells ready for firing. They were dismantled. Also found were signs of an explosive charge that went off shortly before the patrol reached the scene. Tracks were discovered-leading towards the Syrian demarcation line and a group of people were seen running in no-man’s land towards the Syrian line. The patrol opened fire and one of the group was seen hit.
The incident was the first after a period of relative quiet along this border. Last night, Chief of Staff David Elazar warned that new military clashes between Israel and its neighbors were possible this year because the Arabs still do not realize that war is against their political interests. He said that Israel must also be prepared for a renewal of terrorist attacks along the borders.
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