Israeli forces make new incursion into Syria’s Quneitra countryside
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Israeli forces entered Umm Batna in central Syria’s Quneitra countryside on Tuesday with military vehicles and set up a checkpoint, according to local sources.
Several Israeli media outlets reported earlier Tuesday that Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz toured areas in Syria.
Local sources in Quneitra told North Press that Israeli forces entered the town with military vehicles, set up a checkpoint and searched passersby.
Israeli forces have repeatedly entered Daraa and Quneitra provinces, with incursions including raids, searches, military checkpoints and, at times, arrests.