Israeli, Jordanian militaries target Islamic State near borders with SyriaAugust 2, 2018 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several militants from the defeated Islamic State were reportedly killed by an Israeli fire near the Syrian borders while attempting to sneak into the Golan Heights, AL-Masdar News reports. “The Israeli army carried out an attack overnight Wednesday against armed militants in Syria’s Golan Heights who were found with explosives”, the army said. The Israeli Defense Forces issued an official statement saying they are ‘on high alert’ and ready to protect ‘Israeli residents in northern region’. Some members of the group refused to surrender themselves to the Syrian Army following their massive defeat in Yarmouk Basin region. Those attempted to fled to the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights by were obviously spotted and dealt with. According to sources, up to 7 militants were killed in the process. Meanwhile, the Jordanian military also declared it has killed scores of ISIS militants who attempted to sneak into the country from east Swaida region. Photo. Reuters Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |