The IDF confirmed that seven terrorists opened fire upon troops from southern Syria on Tuesday morning.
The soldiers then returned fire, and the Israel Air Force struck the targets in the region, the military added, stating that there were confirmed hits on terror targets.
The military said that the attackers were hit with infantry tanks as well as airpower.
According to Syrian reports, the IDF launched a ground advance toward the village of Kuwaya, located west of Daraa in southern Syria.
Reports claim Israeli forces encountered resistance during the ground advance and responded with shellfire and airstrikes, resulting in the deaths of four Syrians and prompting the evacuation of local residents.
Syria later condemned the attacks in its territory and called on Syrians to reject any attempts to displace them or enforce any new realities on the ground.
Over the past week, the IDF has carried out multiple strikes across Syria, aiming to eliminate threats to Israel's security.
Earlier on Tuesday morning, the IDF targeted remaining military assets near the Tadmor and T4 military bases in Syria.
Israel strikes Syrian military sites
Last week, IDF forces entered a building in the center of a Syrian village and discovered weapons and military equipment inside.
The property owner was arrested and taken in for questioning. A security official confirmed that several Syrian civilians acting on behalf of hostile actors toward Israel have recently been arrested. Some were released following interrogation and a formal warning.
This is a developing story.
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.