Israel launches large-scale attack on Syria
The Israeli military launched a large-scale attack on Syria, striking what it called strategic military sites after the fall of the al-Assad government.
Israeli forces push further into Syrian territory after al-Assad’s fall
Israeli forces have taken advantage of the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime to penetrate strategic areas in Quneitra governorate in southern Syria, according to Al Jazeera’s fact-checking agency Sanad.
The Israeli army’s control of Mount Hermon and several surrounding villages and towns within the demilitarised zone have now reached a depth of at least 18km (11 miles) inside Syrian territory and are not far from the capital, Damascus.
No permanent military posts have been detected in the controlled villages and towns yet, but Mount Hermon is considered a vital strategic location with suitable infrastructure that enables Israeli forces to remain there for a long period if deemed necessary.
It also overlooks vast areas of southern Syria and the occupied Golan Heights, making it a constant target in regional conflicts.
Israel has claimed its presence is temporary and aimed at ensuring that the areas adjacent to the occupied Golan Heights are not exposed to any potential security threats.
Israeli spokesperson denies forces crossed Syria buffer zone
An Israeli military spokesperson has denied that Israeli forces had penetrated Syrian territory beyond the buffer zone with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after Syrian sources said the incursion had reached up to 25km (15 miles) from the capital, Damascus.
“It’s not true, the forces have not left the buffer zone,” the spokesperson said.
Yesterday, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran decried Israel’s seizure of land in Syria near the occupied Golan Heights as the Israeli military continues to launch air strikes across the country.
We have reported earlier that Israeli forces penetrated strategic areas in the Quneitra governorate in southern Syria, according to Al Jazeera’s fact-checking agency Sanad.
The Israeli army’s control of Mount Hermon and several surrounding villages and towns within the demilitarised zone have now reached a depth of at least 18km (11 miles) inside Syrian territory and are not far from the capital, Damascus, a Sanad investigation showed.
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