Israeli military forces have re-entered southern Syria near Quneitra, a region bordering both Israel and Lebanon, according to reports from the Syrian Arab News Agency. This latest incursion, confirmed on January 3rd, follows a pattern of Israeli military activity in the area that has continued for years despite the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.The presence of Israeli forces raises ongoing concerns about potential escalation and the complexities of the multi-faceted conflict within Syria.
Israeli Forces Re-Enter Southern Syria Near Quneitra
Damascus, January 3 /QNA/ Israeli military forces entered the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria on Friday evening.
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), a force comprised of five military vehicles departed from Tel al-Ahmar al-Gharbi and moved toward the village of Ein Zaywan in the Quneitra countryside. The force established a checkpoint on the western entrance to the village, along the road connecting Ein Zaywan and the village of Koudna.
Earlier on Friday, Israeli forces had entered the villages of Ein al-Qadi and Bareeqa, also in the southern Quneitra countryside.
Israel continues to carry out repeated violations in the southern regions of Syria, in breach of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Syria has repeatedly called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities and deter these actions. This latest incursion highlights the ongoing instability in the region and the complex dynamics surrounding the Syrian conflict.
