Why it matters:
The fighting signals a dangerous escalation in Israeli-Syrian tensions, with Israel pushing deeper into Syrian territory. The confrontation underscores broader regional instability, especially near the occupied Golan Heights.
The big picture:
Israeli forces have increased their incursions into Syria, targeting military and strategic locations.
Recent Israeli strikes have hit key sites, including Damascus International Airport and military installations in Homs and Hama. Damascus has called on the international community to pressure Israel to halt its military actions.
What he's saying:
Syrian state media (SANA) reported that 10 people were killed in al-Jabaliya, Daraa, during overnight clashes with Israeli forces.
The Syrian government condemned Israel’s actions and urged the UN to intervene.
The Israeli military confirmed its 474th Brigade was active in the Tasil area but did not provide further details on the operation.
Key points:
- Israeli forces entered Tell Al-Ahmar Al-Gharbi in Quneitra from the occupied Golan Heights, using a newly constructed road.
- Clashes intensified near Nawa city after Israeli artillery shelling and air raids struck multiple sites.
- Reports suggest at least eight artillery shells landed in Jubailiya Forest, about 10 km from Nawa.
- Local mosques called on residents to mobilize against the Israeli incursion.
- Israeli warplanes also struck key military sites across Syria, including the T4 airbase near Homs and a military airfield in Hama, where 15 personnel were reportedly killed.
Go deeper:
Tell Al-Jomou has a strategic significance. The hill, rising 200 meters above the surrounding terrain, provides a crucial vantage point for intelligence and defense operations.
Israel is expanding its footprint inside Syria. The construction of new access roads and repeated military strikes suggest a long-term strategy for military presence in the region.
With increasing Israeli military activity near the Syrian border, tensions over this disputed region continue to grow in the occupied Golan Heights.
Bottom Line:
With clashes escalating and Israeli strikes widening, the risk of a broader conflict in Syria looms large. Damascus is calling for international intervention, but without de-escalation, the situation could spiral further.
Hossein Vaez
