ISIS affiliated militants launch first open attack on Israel

Four ISIS gunmen were killed today after they opened fire on Israeli soldiers in their first attack on the occupied Golan Heights.

The Israeli soldiers were targeted with machine gun fire and mortars but were unhurt and fired back.

But the gunmen - believed to come from a group called Shuhada al-Yarmouk, which is affiliated to ISIS - were killed by an Israeli air strike on their vehicle.

Israel Defence Force spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner, said the soldiers were from the Golani Brigade.

Not sure if this is a sign of things to come or just a splintered off group biting off more than they can chew. It is very strange that ISIS aren't in a hurry to attack Israel in ways they have apparently attacked Europe and other areas around the world.

originally posted by: sg1642
Four ISIS gunmen were killed today after they opened fire on Israeli soldiers in their first attack on the occupied Golan Heights.

The Israeli soldiers were targeted with machine gun fire and mortars but were unhurt and fired back.

But the gunmen - believed to come from a group called Shuhada al-Yarmouk, which is affiliated to ISIS - were killed by an Israeli air strike on their vehicle.

Israel Defence Force spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner, said the soldiers were from the Golani Brigade.

Not sure if this is a sign of things to come or just a splintered off group biting off more than they can chew. It is very strange that ISIS aren't in a hurry to attack Israel in ways they have apparently attacked Europe and other areas around the world.

Because the softly softly approach in Europe welcomes there BS,

Also why bit the hand that feeds???....


RA

a reply to: sg1642

It looks like the same tactic Iraq tried to use during the first gulf war. Hussein lobbed scuds into Israel in hopes of provoking a response from Israel. A response by Israel would fracture the arab coalition during the first gulf war and I think they are trying to same by attacking Israel now.

Force a response by Israel, allowing ISIS to fracture the arab coalition against them.

I think if Israel did engage ISIS no arab government would object with the exception of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah.

Also - do you have a link?

Big mistake! Israel will not stand for this. These dim-witted savages may have just made the move that brings about the end of ISIS/IS/ISIL. If you listen hard enough you can probably here the IDF warming up the engines of its war planes and main battle tanks. Reserves will be being mobilised if this continues.

a reply to: CulturalResilience

yep, done _____up now, israel don't play dat. expect to hear about isis and shuhada al-yarmouk strong holds to start disappearing off the map.

originally posted by: hounddoghowlie
a reply to: CulturalResilience

yep, done _____up now, israel don't play dat. expect to hear about isis and shuhada al-yarmouk strong holds to start disappearing off the map.

Totally, the retaliations will be swift and severe if this op is accurate. Mossad will step-up ops and Israel will cry havoc as it unleashes the dogs of war. Things may be out to get even more noisy.

a reply to: sg1642

No link?

Xcathdra may be close to the truth.

If ISIS could 'provoke' Israel into military action in Syria that would leave the door open for two things. Government forces loyal to Assad moving to defend their territory in the South West against Israel and thus giving the needed excuse for a Western backed Force to openly engage the Syrian military. No muslim nation and especially not Syria would tolerate Israeli fighters in their skies or soldiers on their land. They would react with hostility. It would also leave the door open for the US to defend its ally. I doubt all of that is going to happen but the possibility is there. ISIS and the groups that are affiliated with them seem to be a pretty handy and convenient tool considering they are our enemy.

a reply to: sg1642

They been getting along famously up till now. Maybe some of the insurgents in Syria didn't get the aid they were promised at the Israeli border. Could this be a rumbling of decreasing support?

Relations in the past...

originally posted by: Wide-Eyes
a reply to: sg1642

No link?

Correct I forgot the link sorry. I can't find the original article but this one tells the same story

a reply to: Xcathdra

I think if Israel did engage ISIS no arab government would object with the exception of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah.

ISIs hasn't engaged Israel is the biggest tell of all. This is not proof ISIS is attacking Israel. More like a meeting or aid delivery gone wrong.

originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: sg1642

They been getting along famously up till now. Maybe some of the insurgents in Syria didn't get the aid they were promised at the Israeli border. Could this be a rumbling of decreasing support?

Relations in the past...

Could be right there. The fact is there are so many factions in Syria that western media and government agencies can scream till the cows come home that the support isn't going to ISIS instead it is going to 'moderate rebels'. There is no such thing. Those groups are all in one. The same thing. It's a ploy. It has people fooled and gives plausible deniability.

Anyone who does a bit of research will probably come to a similar conclusion.

a reply to: sg1642

Okay, it's very vague but thanks anyway.

a reply to: intrptr

My thoughts too.

originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: Xcathdra

I think if Israel did engage ISIS no arab government would object with the exception of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah.

ISIs hasn't engaged Israel is the biggest tell of all. This is not proof ISIS is attacking Israel. More like a meeting or aid delivery gone wrong.

They released a statement claiming the plight of the Palestinians shouldn't take priority over their efforts in Syria to try and justify their lack of action against Israel. Pathetic attempt at spin

originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: Xcathdra

I think if Israel did engage ISIS no arab government would object with the exception of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah.

ISIs hasn't engaged Israel is the biggest tell of all. This is not proof ISIS is attacking Israel. More like a meeting or aid delivery gone wrong.

Actually they have. Several attacks on Israeli forces in the Golan by ISIS have occurred.

* - ISIS Fighters Killed by Israeli Airstrikes After Opening Fire on IDF Soldiers in Golan Heights


* - Isis militants and Israel clash for the first time in terror group's history

originally posted by: Wide-Eyes
a reply to: sg1642

Okay, it's very vague but thanks anyway.

There is more information online regarding the attack. It only happened today so there will probably be more facts coming out in the next few days.

originally posted by: Xcathdra

originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: Xcathdra

I think if Israel did engage ISIS no arab government would object with the exception of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah.

ISIs hasn't engaged Israel is the biggest tell of all. This is not proof ISIS is attacking Israel. More like a meeting or aid delivery gone wrong.

Actually they have. Several attacks on Israeli forces in the Golan by ISIS have occurred.

* - ISIS Fighters Killed by Israeli Airstrikes After Opening Fire on IDF Soldiers in Golan Heights


* - Isis militants and Israel clash for the first time in terror group's history

That's interesting. Seems to be the same incident but your link was reported in September and not today. Same group and same number of fighters.

a reply to: CulturalResilience

No all thats too hard more likely F16's will bomb gaza again

originally posted by: sg1642

originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: sg1642

They been getting along famously up till now. Maybe some of the insurgents in Syria didn't get the aid they were promised at the Israeli border. Could this be a rumbling of decreasing support?

Relations in the past...

Could be right there. The fact is there are so many factions in Syria that western media and government agencies can scream till the cows come home that the support isn't going to ISIS instead it is going to 'moderate rebels'. There is no such thing. Those groups are all in one. The same thing. It's a ploy. It has people fooled and gives plausible deniability.

Anyone who does a bit of research will probably come to a similar conclusion.

Well said.