Israeli troops arrested suspected members of what the military called the Islamic Jemaah organization during an overnight operation in the Syrian village of Beit Jin, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday. The military said the raid was launched by troops after intelligence gathered in recent weeks indicated the group was advancing plans for attacks against Israeli civilians. According to the IDF, troops came under fire and returned fire with air support, leaving six soldiers wounded. The army said all targeted suspects were detained and several militants were killed.

Israeli troops arrested suspected members of what the military called the Islamic Jemaah organization during an overnight operation in the Syrian village of Beit Jin, the Israel…

The Israeli Defense Forces attacked Beit Jinn in southern Syria which killed 13 residents, including 3 children, and wounded Israeli soldiers.