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Article updated: 11/12/2012 7:00 PM

Israel reports ‘direct hits’ on Syrian target

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An Israeli tank is seen in firing position in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights overlooking the Syrian village of Bariqa on Monday.

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Israeli tanks struck a Syrian artillery launcher Monday after a stray mortar shell flew into Israel-held territory, the first direct clash between the neighbors since the Syrian uprising began nearly two years ago.