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Israeli air force plane near the ceasefire line in the Golan Heights. Syria apologized
for the violation of the ceasefire and said that the attack was carried out by a junior
area commander and did not reflect Syrian policy. On November 19, Israel downed
two Syrian MiGs. Tensions remained throughout the year and also 1986, but there
were no militarized incidents involving both Syrian and Israeli forces during that time.
Coding changes: End Date changed from August 7, 1986.
MID#4182
Started in April 1993. See the narrative in the 660 Lebanon/666 Israel dyad dispute list.
MID#4511
Dispute Number: 4511
Date(s): January 8, 2003
Participants: 666 Israel/652 Syria
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: Israeli troops exchanged fire with Syrians who had crossed the border. The
Syrians claimed the group were policemen while the Israelis said they were soldiers
dressed in policy uniform.
MID#4517
Dispute Number: 4517
Date(s): August 17, 2003 to November 14, 2003
Participants: 666 Israel/652 Syria
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: There were three militarized incidents between Israel and Syria in late
2003, following Syria’s increased support for Hezbollah attacks. Two of the incidents
were Israeli shows of force, demonstrating their capabilities against Syria. The third
incident was an Israeli attack on a terrorist training camp in Syria.
MID#4532
Dispute Number: 4532
Date(s): June 28, 2006 to July 31, 2006
Participants: 666 Israel/652 Syria
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Israeli warplanes buzzed the summer home of Syrian leader Assad. Syria
responded with antiaircraft fire and put its forces on alert when Israeli forces moved
into southern Lebanon.