IDF Returns Fire at Syrian Army Position as Mortar Hits Golan

inn ^ | 9/4/14

[Nachum]

The IDF returned fire at a Syrian army position along the northern border Thursday afternoon, after a mortar shell struck Israeli territory.

Sirens were heard throughout throughout the Golan Heights earlier, as a mortar shell had struck in an open field in the northern Golan. No damage or injuries were reported.

A military spokeswoman told AFP it hit an open field without causing any damage or harm to anyone. Nevertheless, Israel has vowed to take a zero-tolerance approach to any fire into Israel.

"Initial reviews suggest that this was a result of errant fire from the internal fighting in Syria," the statement said. "In response, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) targeted a Syrian army position. Hits were confirmed."

[Zhang Fei]

Is Israel targeting Syrian government troops even when rebels are firing into Israel?

[xone]

Sounds like they are targeting the source of the fire.