23/01/2025

Israel establishes military points in Quneitra amid tensions with Transitional Syrian Government

QUNEITRA, Syria — Israeli forces have established seven military positions in Quneitra, both inside and outside the ceasefire line, with some located in civilian homes, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). These actions are part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to fortify the Syrian Golan area.

The SOHR reported that Israel prohibits Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the dominant force in the transitional government, from operating near its active zones opposite the Syrian Golan.

On 15 January, an Israeli drone targeted an HTS military convoy in the town of Ghadir al-Bustan in Quneitra’s southern countryside. The strike caused violent explosions and smoke plumes to rise over the area.

The attack resulted in the deaths of one civilian and two HTS members, while another individual sustained severe injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.