Israeli forces demolish 15 homes in southern Syria
QUNEITRA, Syria (North Press) – The Israeli army bulldozed on Tuesday 15 homes in the northern countryside of Quneitra, southern Syria, for being too close to a military outpost recently established in the area.
Local sources told North Press that the demolition took place in the town of al-Hamidiyah, with the army justifying the action as necessary to expand the security perimeter of its military position.
The sources emphasized that the homes were inhabited and that the demolitions occurred without prior warning to residents.
In a related incident, Israeli forces carried out a surprise raid in the nearby village of Trunjeh, conducting intensive searches of several homes before arresting a young man. The reason for his arrest remains unknown.
Tensions have been steadily rising in areas near the ceasefire line in Quneitra since the fall of the former regime. The Israeli army has increased its presence and activity in the region, carrying out near-daily incursions involving home searches and resident detentions.