QUNEITRA, Syria – Israeli forces conducted an incursion into Syrian territory near Tal al-Ahmar al-Sharqi in the southern countryside of Quneitra, according to reports. The incident, reported Wednesday, involved the raising of an Israeli flag over the strategic hill.
The alleged incursion is described as part of a pattern of near-daily violations by Israeli forces in the Quneitra region. These activities reportedly include the detention of Syrian citizens and the establishment of checkpoints for inspection and interrogation.
Furthermore, agricultural lands in the area are allegedly being targeted, with reports of crops and vegetation being destroyed. While the Syrian government is not considered an immediate threat to Israel, past Israeli airstrikes on Syrian locations have resulted in civilian casualties and damage to military infrastructure.
The reported incursion coincides with announcements of a US-brokered agreement between Damascus and Tel Aviv to establish a joint communication mechanism. The stated goal of this mechanism is to facilitate intelligence sharing, de-escalate military tensions, and potentially foster diplomatic and commercial cooperation.
The agreement reportedly followed two days of discussions in Paris involving American, Israeli, and Syrian representatives. However, the Syrian government has reiterated its demands for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.
Syria maintains that all Israeli actions in southern Syria are invalid and illegal under international law. Damascus has called upon the international community to pressure Israel to fully withdraw from Syrian lands and adhere to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. The situation remains tense, with potential implications for regional stability.
