Jordanian troops in the Judean hills some ten miles west of here opened fire on Israeli farmers twice today, an Israel spokesman revealed today. The Israelis replied to the fire the first time, but not the second. There were no Israeli casualties.
Syrian positions opened fire on fishermen in the northern portion of Lake Tiberias They also attacked a police launch when it attempted to rescue the harassed fishermen. The police did not return fire, and no casualties were reported.
A group of armed infiltrators crossed the Lebanese border this week-end to carry out an attack on the Israeli village of Yaara, in the Upper Galilee. Watchmen were able to repulse the attackers before any casualties were incurred on either side.
As the Year Turns, Support the Journalism You Trust. JTA covers the stories shaping Jewish life around the world — with the depth this moment calls for. As you reflect on the year ahead, consider a gift that keeps independent Jewish journalism strong.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
