Zionist regime initiates an incursion into Syrian territory following the takeover of Damascus by militant factions
Zionist forces have initiated an incursion into Syrian territory, specifically targeting the southwestern city of Quneitra, which is situated near the Golan Heights—a region currently under Israeli occupation. This move comes in the wake of militant groups gaining control in the war-torn Arab nation.
Israeli media sources reported on Sunday that Israeli tanks have advanced into Quneitra, situated along the border of the occupied Golan Heights, after intense shelling in the neighboring regions.
Israeli troops advanced into the buffer zone within the Quneitra region, initiating an artillery assault in the vicinity, according to a report on the Times of Israel newspaper’s website.
State media has reported the advancement of Israeli tanks into Khan Arnabeh, a strategic location situated northeast of Quneitra and approximately five kilometers from the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Quneitra is situated within the demilitarized buffer zone set up in 1974 between the occupied Golan Heights and Syria. However, Khan Arnabeh lies outside this zone, where the regime’s forces are prohibited from entering.
Resistance media outlets have corroborated reports of Israeli military actions, stating that these developments occurred following an increased Israeli military presence in the occupied Golan Heights. This move comes amid expectations of the collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government in Damascus.
Local sources indicated that schools in four settlements in the occupied Golan Heights have been closed in response to the prevailing “security situation.” Additionally, reports confirm that the Israeli military has established checkpoints in the region to address the ongoing circumstances.
In a series of developments in the Quneitra countryside, at least four airstrikes were reported following the entry of Israeli tanks into the region.
Reports have emerged that the occupying forces are constructing a significant trench along the Syrian border. Additionally, they claim to have demolished several sites identified as weapons depots.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the deployment of troops to strategic locations along the Syrian border, citing recent developments in the region. This move aims to bolster the security of Israeli settlements within the occupied Golan Heights.
Israel’s opposition leader, Yair Lapid, emphasized the growing importance of establishing a robust regional alliance in response to recent developments in Syria. He highlighted the necessity of collaboration with Saudi Arabia and the nations involved in the Abraham Accords to address regional instability effectively.
In a significant turn of events, armed Syrian opposition forces launched a coordinated assault on the capital city of Damascus earlier today. The groups successfully seized control of the city’s radio and television station, along with key military and security installations.
Militant factions spearheaded by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have declared full control over the Syrian capital, corroborating reports of the Assad government’s collapse.
The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Ahmed al-Shar’a, more commonly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has issued a directive urging the citizens of Syria to avoid proximity to governmental institutions and organizations until an official transition of power is conducted under the oversight of the prime minister.
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali announced the government’s willingness to reach out to the opposition and transition its responsibilities to a new interim administration.
