An Israeli soldier works on top of a tank in a position in the Israeli controlled Golan Heights, on the border with Syria, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Israel's military chief has issued a stern warning to Syrian leader Bashar Assad after an Israeli military jeep came under fire from Syrian forces early Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz said on Tuesday that Israel will not allow the Golan Heights "to become a comfortable sphere for Assad to operate from." He said that if the situation deteriorates further, Assad "will have to
bear the consequences."
Israeli soldiers walk next to a Merkava tank in the Israeli annexed Golan Heights near the border with Syria on May 22, 2013. The head of Israel's armed forces warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of 'consequences' if fire continues from Syrian territory against Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights.
An Israeli soldier walks next to Merkava tanks in the Israeli annexed Golan Heights near the border with Syria on May 22, 2013. The head of Israel's armed forces warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of 'consequences' if fire continues from Syrian territory against Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights.
An Israeli army Merkava tank is seen in the Israeli annexed Golan Heights near the border with Syria on May 22, 2013. The head of Israel's armed forces warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of 'consequences' if fire continues from Syrian territory against Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights.
An Israeli soldier stands next to Merkava tanks in the Israeli annexed Golan Heights near the border with Syria on May 22, 2013. The head of Israel's armed forces warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of 'consequences' if fire continues from Syrian territory against Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights.
Golan Hieghts (Israel), 26/05/2013.- Israeli soldiers, seen on top of their tanks, as they makes the last preparations before the start of military training, in the center of Golan Heights, next to the Israeli-Syrian borders on 26 May 2013. EFE/EPA/ATEF SAFADI
Golan Hieghts (Israel), 26/05/2013.- Israeli soldiers, seen on top of their tanks, as they makes the last preparations before the start of military training, in the center of Golan Heights, next to the Israeli-Syrian borders on 26 May 2013. EFE/EPA/ATEF SAFADI
Golan Hieghts (Israel), 26/05/2013.- Israeli soldiers, seen on top of their tanks, as they makes the last preparations before the start of military training, in the center of Golan Heights, next to the Israeli-Syrian borders on 26 May 2013. EFE/EPA/ATEF SAFADI