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4 Arab Terrorists Slain in Golan Clash

June 16, 1972
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Four armed Arab terrorists were killed in a clash with an Israeli patrol in the Golan Heights today. Two Israeli soldiers were wounded. The clash occurred at neon when the patrol spotted four uniformed Arabs hiding in a bush near Houshaniyeh.

The four were later identified as Syrian soldiers on an intelligence mission. Personal weapons and other military equipment was found on the bodies as well as food and water for several days.

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