Israeli forces conduct multiple incursions into Syria’s Quneitra
QUNEITRA, Syria (North Press) – Israeli forces carried out two separate incursions into villages in Syria’s Quneitra countryside, erecting temporary military checkpoints and restricting the movement of local residents, local sources reported on Wednesday.
On Wednesday morning, an Israeli military force entered Rasm al-Qatta in the southern countryside of Quneitra, near the separation line with the Golan Heights, setting up a temporary checkpoint in the middle of the village.
A local source told North Press that the force, comprising several military vehicles and soldiers, advanced approximately 300 meters into Syrian territory, blocking the main road and preventing residents from passing or leaving the area.
The troops reportedly inspected buses transporting residents and employees, causing widespread fear and prompting villagers to remain in their homes.
Earlier, on Tuesday, Israeli forces advanced toward al-Samdaniyah al-Sharqiyah in central Quneitra, establishing another temporary military point.
According to a local source, the unit consisted of three vehicles, including two Humvees and a Hilux, entering from the al-Hamidiyah checkpoint, which was set up after the fall of the Assad regime.
The source added that troops inspected several buses and halted their movement, while local residents reportedly ceased activity near the checkpoint, fearing arrest. The point remains in place at the time of reporting.
Daily Israeli incursions into towns across Quneitra countryside have reportedly become routine, often accompanied by thorough inspections of homes and vehicles, and occasional arrests of residents who are taken to unknown locations.
The Quneitra Governorate, bordering the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, has witnessed frequent Israeli military operations targeting villages near the separation line.
These incursions are part of Israel’s broader security measures, which reportedly include movement restrictions, searches, and arrests, creating a climate of fear among the local population.