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Syria Claims Israel Bombed its Territory

Recon planes likely caught by surprise, diplomats say

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 6, 2007 6:41 PM CDT

(Newser) – Syria accused Israel of bombing its territory today—and says it could retaliate, Reuters reports. Israel's "aggression and treachery" caused no casualties or damage, Syria said. "It appears the Israeli planes were on a reconnaissance mission when they got caught by Syrian defenses... Read full story »

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