Israeli occupation patrol installs checkpoint in Quneitra
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“Israeli” forces set up a temporary checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra countryside amid rising violations of sovereignty and repeated incursions near the occupied Golan.
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An Israeli soldier stands on an armoured vehicle on the buffer zone after crossing the security fence near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the occupied Golan Heights from Syria, viewed from the town of Majdal Shams, Saturday, December 21, 2024 (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
A patrol from the Israeli occupation forces entered Syria’s Quneitra countryside on Sunday and established a temporary checkpoint between the towns of al-Ajraf and Umm Batnah, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The patrol, consisting of two pickup trucks, reportedly set up the barrier in the central countryside area, marking a new violation of Syrian sovereignty.
Local sources reported a full internet blackout in the region during the incursion, prompting fear and uncertainty among residents. The exact objective of the mission, as well as the intended duration of the patrol’s presence, remains unclear.
This follows a similar incident on Saturday, when “Israeli” forces entered the town of al-Ajraf, established a temporary checkpoint, and carried out inspections on civilians and their identification documents.
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Violation comes amid continued aggression on Syria
The latest move by the occupation forces is part of an ongoing pattern of “Israeli” violations targeting Syrian sovereignty. These actions have intensified since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024.
Recently, on November 21, an Israeli occupation army spokesperson announced that the reserve "Spearhead" Brigade (Unit 55) was mobilized in the past few months and is operating in Syria's south under the command of the 210th Division.
The occupation forces' spokesperson stated that the Spearhead brigade recently completed sweeping operations in southern Syrian territory, wherein they allegedly gathered uncovered weapons, including remnants of rockets and RPGs.
Israeli incursion into Syria also frequently includes the detention of civilians from the region.
Syria's SANA news agency reported on November 16 that Israeli forces arrested four young men in the al-Hafayer area in northern Quneitra, stating that they were working on rehabilitating and repairing a farm that was damaged by Israeli occupation forces. The news outlet stated that their faith remains unknown.
