Syrian war planes overflew. Israeli positions on the Golan Heights today as re-enforced Syrian troops moved up to the demarcation line. Military sources said the Syrian moves were apparently intended to keep Israeli forces alert as the Suez cease-fire neared its midnight expiration deadline. They said the Syrians were apparently waiting to see if shooting is renewed on the Suez front. Israel complained to the United Nations Truce Observation Organization about the overflights. Two Syrian MIG-21s penetrated Israeli air space in the Rafid area in the central Golan Heights for a depth of less than two miles, apparently on a photo reconnaissance mission. They were the first Syrian overflights of Israeli positions since last June. Terrorist activity increased in the Golan region. One terrorist was killed north of Kuneitra Friday night in a clash with an Israeli patrol. No Israeli casualties were reported.
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