What is Israel doing in Syria?
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Israel is conducting frequent military raids and incursions in southern Syria, targeting militant groups and establishing checkpoints, often using ground troops, drones, artillery, and air strikes. These actions have resulted in casualties, detentions, and significant damage to Syrian villages, while also crippling Syria's air defenses. Syrian officials accuse Israel of violating the 1974 disengagement agreement and demand withdrawal, with regional and international actors condemning the operations.
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Syria demands Israel withdraw amid escalating cross-border incursions
- Israel conducts daily incursions into southern Syria, setting up checkpoints.
- Syrian officials accuse Israel of violating the 1974 disengagement agreement. 14s
- A recent Israeli attack on Beijing village killed 13 and injured over 25. 47s
- Diplomats visit Beijing village to show solidarity and condemn Israeli actions. 55s
- Arab leaders urge the international community to pressure Israel to stop incursions. 1m 34s
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Syrian authorities accuse Israel of daily incursions into southern Syria, setting up checkpoints and flying helicopters, violating the 1974 disengagement agreement. These actions follow a deadly Israeli attack on Beijing village, with regional diplomats condemning the incursions and urging international pressure on Israel.
An Israeli military raid in Beit Jinn killed thirteen residents, involving ground troops, drones, artillery, and air strikes. Several villagers were detained, and the operation caused significant destruction, with residents fearing further raids and calling for government protection.
Israeli forces carried out a deadly raid in Beit Jinn, southern Syria, described as a routine operation to apprehend Jamaa Islamiyah militants, leading to violent clashes and fatalities. Israeli troops and equipment have reportedly moved past the 1974 buffer zone into southern Syria, increasing operations after Assad's ouster.
Syria's air defences have been mostly destroyed by repeated Israeli strikes, which are seen as the biggest threat to Syria's security and territorial integrity. Israeli incursions target Syrian military hardware, further weakening Syria's ability to defend its territory.