{"id":136394,"date":"2026-03-23T13:41:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=136394"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:41:53","slug":"israeli-troops-enter-northern-quneitra-countryside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/136394\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli troops enter northern Quneitra countryside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) <\/strong>\u2013 An Israeli infantry force advanced on Monday into the vicinity of Ruwayhina dam in the northern countryside of Quneitra, in a move that heightened tension and concern among local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local sources told North Press that a unit of approximately 30 Israeli soldiers moved toward the dam area, carrying out a ground incursion and deploying around its perimeter, where they remained present at the time of reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sources noted that such incursions are not unprecedented in the area. However, previous movements were typically brief, limited to passing near the dam before withdrawing shortly afterward. The current deployment marks a longer presence compared to earlier incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents said that Ruwayhina dam serves as a primary recreational outlet for people in the region, attracting dozens of families daily. The latest incursion prompted many to leave the area abruptly over fears of possible detention or violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They added that the repeated operations have begun to directly affect daily life, restricting access to natural recreational spaces, including the dam and nearby wooded areas such as Jbata forest, limiting residents\u2019 ability to use these locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 An Israeli infantry force advanced on Monday into the vicinity of Ruwayhina dam in the northern countryside of Quneitra, in a move that heightened tension and concern among local residents. 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