Quneitra
Coverage of Quneitra in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli shelling reported in Syria's Quneitra
Israeli forces reportedly attacked Syria's southern countryside of Quneitra with artillery shelling, according to state media. Three artillery shells were fired towards the vicinity of Tel al-Ahmar al-Sharqi, with no casualties reported.
- Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
A fringe Israeli settler group called 'Pioneers of Bashan' has been sneaking into southern Syria to claim land for Jewish settlements. The Israeli military recently intercepted the group near the border but avoided confrontation upon recognizing them as religious Jews. The group aims to establish settlements in areas including Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida, citing biblical historical claims and security rationale for the Golan Heights.
- Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
A fringe Israeli settler group called 'Pioneers of Bashan' is conducting incursions into southern Syria to establish Jewish settlements, citing biblical claims. The Israeli military has intercepted these groups, which aim to create a buffer zone and humanitarian corridor in areas including Mount Hermon, Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida. The group's actions align with the far-right government's support for settlement expansion.
- Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
A fringe Israeli settler group called 'Pioneers of Bashan' is attempting to establish Jewish settlements in southern Syria, prompting Israeli military intervention. The group, citing biblical claims, aims to settle in areas including Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida, while the military works to prevent their incursions. The settlers argue their presence could protect the Golan Heights and Druze minorities amid regional tensions.
- Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
A fringe Israeli settler group called 'Pioneers of Bashan' is conducting incursions into southern Syria to establish Jewish settlements in areas including Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida. The Israeli military has intercepted these groups, which claim historical rights to the land and aim to create a 'humanitarian corridor' for the Druze minority.
- Israeli troops push into Syrian village and briefly establish checkpoint
Israeli troops briefly entered the Syrian village of al-Samdaniyah in Quneitra, establishing a temporary checkpoint and searching passersby before withdrawing. A similar action occurred two days earlier in al-Asha village, where over 15 army vehicles searched a house and warehouse before leaving.
- Israel raids village in Syria's Quneitra, installs military checkpoint
Israeli forces raided a village in Syria's Quneitra countryside and established a military checkpoint on the main road leading to Saida al-Jolan, as reported by Syria's Alikhbariah TV.
- Israeli settler group calls for seizing crops in occupied Syrian land
An Israeli settler group called the Pioneers of Bashan has urged the cultivation and sale of crops in occupied Syrian land in Daraa and Quneitra governorates. The group cited a 2,000-ton wheat harvest in Quneitra and claimed such actions would increase yields. Syrian authorities condemned Israeli incursions as violations of sovereignty.
- Qatar condemns Israeli incursion in southern Syria
Qatar condemns Israel's incursion and artillery shelling in Syria's Quneitra and Deraa, calling it a violation of Syria's sovereignty and international law. The Qatari Foreign Ministry urged the international community to hold Israel accountable and reiterated support for Syria's territorial integrity. Israeli troops shelled villages near the Golan Heights before withdrawing.
- Residents return after Israeli forces withdraw from Syrian village
Residents of Abdeen village in Syria's Deraa countryside began returning after Israeli forces withdrew from Tal al-Maghar hill. Israeli troops had earlier fired flares and conducted reconnaissance flights, prompting panic and limited displacement. Syria's foreign ministry condemned the incursions as violations of sovereignty, while civil defence teams reported no injuries but secured the area.
- Syrian foreign ministry says Israeli incursions violate its sovereignty
Syria’s foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions into the southern provinces of Quneitra and Deraa, as well as artillery shelling in the area, stating these actions violate Syria’s sovereignty and terrorize civilians. The ministry warned that the attacks undermine regional security efforts, increase civilian suffering, and risk further escalation.
- Israel shells Syrian village near occupied Golan Heights
Israeli forces shelled the village of Abidin in southern Syria's Deraa province near the occupied Golan Heights, according to Syria's SANA. Israeli military aircraft were also reported over Quneitra and Deraa as military activity expands in the region.
- Syria after Assad: How Israeli settlers are trying to establish new facts on the ground
Israeli settlers, led by the group Halutzei HaBashan, are attempting to establish settlements in southern Syria, claiming the area as part of the historic 'Land of Israel.' These incursions, including the declaration of Neveh HaBashan and occupation of Syrian villages, have occurred amid Israel's expanded military presence in the Golan Heights and a lack of legal consequences for the settlers.