Israeli forces kill 13 in Syria during raid on Bein Jin village

The aftermath of the Israeli raid in Beit Jin village, located in southern Syria. PIC/GETTY IMAGES

Israeli forces in southern Syria raided Bein Jin village and opened fire when they were confronted by residents on Friday, killing at least 13, officials said.

Syria's SANA news agency said Israeli forces entered the village aiming to detain local men and opened heavy fire after protests. Dozens of families fled the area. Israel said it conducted an operation to apprehend Jamaa Islamiya suspects operating in Beit Jin to attack Israeli civilians.

During the raid, several militants fired at Israeli troops, injuring half a dozen soldiers who were evacuated to a hospital, the military said. Israeli troops fired at the militants and also responded with aerial assistance, the military said, adding that the operation had concluded and all suspects apprehended.

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