Several mortar shells were fired from Syrian territory at Nahal Golan in the central Golan Heights this morning but caused no casualties. The fire was not returned. Israeli police are inspecting mail today to make sure that certain parcels are not booby traps. A parcel delivered yesterday at an industrial plant was found to contain explosives.
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