Gunfire erupts as Israeli forces incursion continues in Daraa countryside
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Israeli forces carried out on Friday an incursion into western Daraa, sparking gunfire during the operation in southern Syria. The Israeli patrol entered agricultural land in the western countryside of Daraa, according to a local source speaking to North Press.
The source described the incident as a part of an ongoing trend of Israeli military activity in the area, with forces increasingly patrolling agricultural zones. The incursion also led to exchanges of gunfire, although the source did not provide details about casualties or the extent of damage.
This latest military action follows a similar operation on Thursday, when Israeli forces reportedly entered the town of Beit Jinn in the western countryside of Damascus. The Israeli army stated it was searching for individuals involved in past attacks, including the planting of explosives, which led to violent clashes and resulted in multiple casualties.
In addition to military operations, Israeli forces have been seen frequently patrolling the region, particularly in areas close to the Golan Heights, a region of strategic importance that Israel has occupied since the 1967 war. The increasing frequency of incursions is viewed by local sources as an attempt to assert control over the surrounding areas and manage what Israel perceives as security threats.
The Syrian government has repeatedly condemned Israeli incursions and called for international intervention to end these actions, which they view as violations of Syrian sovereignty.