Quneitra – Israeli occupation forces conducted a new wave of coordinated ground incursions on Sunday, penetrating several areas across the northern and southern countryside of Quneitra. This operation marks a continued escalation in the pattern of daily violations along the disengagement line.
According to detailed reports from the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the incursions unfolded as follows:
In the northern countryside, an Israeli patrol of two military vehicles advanced from the Adnaniyah point, establishing a temporary checkpoint at the strategic intersection of Umm al-Adham village, which links it to the villages of Ruwayhina and Mushayrifah.
Simultaneously, in the southern countryside, another patrol operated west of the town of al-Rafid, where forces fired randomly into the air in an apparent act of intimidation. No casualties were reported from the gunfire.
A separate, larger patrol consisting of five military vehicles also advanced into the village of Saida al-Hanout in the south.
These systematic breaches occurred just one day after similar incursions on Saturday into multiple villages across southern and central Quneitra countryside.
More than Isolated Border Violations
This latest escalation is not a random tactical event but fits into a calculated Israeli strategy with dual objectives:
Normalizing the Violation of Sovereignty: By conducting frequent, low-intensity ground patrols inside Syrian territory, Israel aims to chip away at the reality of Syrian sovereignty. Establishing temporary checkpoints and intimidating civilians are actions intended to assert de facto control and create enduring "facts on the ground" within the sensitive border zone.
Pressure and Provocation Amid Political Rhetoric: These field operations starkly contrast with the occasional Israeli political rhetoric about potential future agreements with Damascus. Analysts view this contradiction as a deliberate pressure tactic. The incursions serve to test the resolve and response mechanisms of the Syrian transitional government under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, which prioritizes national reconstruction and stability. They also probe the commitment of Syria's international allies and the seriousness of calls—including from Washington—for a stable and prosperous Syria.
A Clear Breach of International Agreements
These operations constitute a direct and repeated violation of the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli and Syrian forces, which is meant to govern this precise front. The agreement, guaranteed by international powers, established a United Nations-monitored buffer zone and strict limitations on military deployments. Israel's persistent incursions fundamentally undermine this decades-old framework and challenge the authority of international law.
An Unstable Status Quo
The repeated incursions into Quneitra underscore a dangerous and unstable status quo. While the Syrian government focuses on postwar recovery, Israel continues to employ military means to shape the security environment unilaterally. This strategy of calibrated aggression risks triggering unintended escalation and represents a significant obstacle to any genuine, long-term regional stability. The international community's silence in the face of these daily violations only emboldens further provocations, leaving the prospects for a diplomatically secured peace increasingly distant.
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