Rebels Capture Israeli Border Crossing Near Quneitra

Activists in the Syrian province of Quneitra and AP reported the capture of a Syrian border crossing with Israel by Syrian rebel forces on August 27. The border crossing, near to Quneitra, is the only official crossing point between the two countries.

During the clashes, shells from Syria struck inside Israeli territory, with one strike injuring an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier. The IDF confirmed they responded to the fire, striking two Syrian military positions. Credit: Facebook/Shabab.mougahed1.syria