At Least 22 Ground Incursions by Israeli Forces Have Been Recorded Since June 9, Resulting in the Death of One Civilian, the Arbitrary Detention of 13 Others, and Attacks on Civilian Property
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Damascus – The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) documented that the Israeli occupation forces carried out at least 22 ground incursions into areas within the governorates of Quneitra, Rif Dimashq, and Daraa in southern Syria, during the period from June 9 to July 5, 2025. Israeli forces entered the areas without prior announcement, sparking a state of anticipation and anxiety among the local population. These incursions are an extension of repeated Israeli military operations aimed at imposing a new security reality through ground incursions that threaten civilian stability. SNHR regularly documents these operations and records the actions taken during these operations.
The incursions included the entry of Israeli military units, most of them backed by heavy machinery. The forces carried out several actions, most notably: the killing of a young civilian, the arbitrary arrest/detention of approximately 13 civilians, the establishment of temporary military checkpoints and the inspection of residents and passing vehicles, the demolition and search of civilian homes, and the assault and vandalism of a school.
Areas targeted by Israeli forces’ incursions during the period from June 9 to July 5, 2025:
- Manshiyat Suwaysa village/Quneitra: We documented an incursion into residential areas and the arbitrary detention of three civilians (a man and his two sons). They were released several hours later.
- Al-Rafid town/Quneitra: A military force entered the town and established a temporary military checkpoint, where its personnel searched residents and passing vehicles.
- Khan Arnabeh town/Quneitra: A military force penetrated and stationed itself around the village, setting up a military checkpoint and restricting the movement of civilians.
- Beit Jinn Town/Rif Dimashq: We recorded two ground incursions during the period covered by this statement.
- The first, on June 12: saw forces enter residential neighborhoods in Beit Jinn. The operation resulted in the killing of one civilian and the arbitrary arrest of seven others, who were taken into Israeli-occupied territory.
- The second, on June 27: Israeli forces entered the outskirts of the village, targeting a tourist area frequented by local residents for recreation. The entry of the forces prompted families to hastily leave the area, fearing any escalation.
- Al-Hurriya Village/Quneitra: An Israeli occupation force carried out a ground incursion into Al-Hurriya Village. We documented their attack on a school. The force headed to Al-Hurriya School in the center of the village, broke its doors, and ransacked its contents and furniture.
- Al-Hamidiyah Village/Quneitra: Israeli occupation forces, backed by heavy machinery, carried out an incursion into Al-Hamidiyah Village, demolishing at least 15 civilian homes.
- Ma’araba village/Daraa: Forces entered residential neighborhoods and searched four civilian homes.
- Jabata al-Khashab town/Quneitra: We recorded two ground incursions during the period covered by this statement.
- The first, on June 19: saw forces enter the town entrance without any significant activity or direct confrontations with residents.
- Second, on June 27: An Israeli patrol penetrated the road between the villages of Jabata al-Khashab and Ufaniya in the northern Quneitra countryside, and forces were recorded searching a number of civilians at the entrance to the village of Jabata al-Khashab.
- Al-Samdaniya al-Sharqiya/Quneitra: We recorded two ground incursions during the period covered by this statement
- The first, on June 18: An Israeli military force penetrated the village of Al-Samdaniya al-Sharqiya, reaching the area of Tal Krum Jaba, while another force penetrated a temporary military checkpoint between the villages of Al-Samdaniya al-Sharqiya and Al-Ajraf.
- The second, on June 27: An Israeli military force consisting of a tank, an armored personnel carrier, and several four-wheel-drive vehicles, accompanied by approximately 30 soldiers, penetrated. The forces searched several homes and deployed on the roofs of some. These forces withdrew approximately two hours after their incursion.
- Al-Buhuth Road and Jaba-Umm Batinah Road/Quneitra: Four armored vehicles, accompanied by two military vehicles, infiltrated the Al-Buhuth Road toward the town of Mashara. Additional Israeli forces patrolling the area also established a new military checkpoint on the Jaba-Umm Batinah Road, supported by several tanks and heavy machinery.
- Al-Samdaniyah Al-Gharbiyah Village/Quneitra: Forces entered residential neighborhoods and searched several civilian homes.
- Al-Mu’allaqa Village/Quneitra: An Israeli military force entered the village without any significant activity or direct confrontations with residents.
- Taranja Village/Quneitra: Forces entered residential neighborhoods and searched several civilian homes.
- Al-Mantara Dam/Quneitra: An Israeli occupation army patrol infiltrated near Al-Mantara Dam in the central Quneitra countryside. No significant actions were recorded.
- Kodna Village/Quneitra: Israeli occupation army forces, estimated at approximately 20 soldiers supported by military vehicles, carried out an incursion into the village streets. No significant actions or direct confrontations with residents were recorded.
- Ruwaihinah Village/Quneitra: A military force (two tanks and 20 soldiers) entered the village. The tanks were positioned on the outskirts of the village, while the soldiers infiltrated into residential neighborhoods. No significant actions or direct confrontations with residents were recorded.
- Madinat al-Salam/Quneitra: An Israeli military patrol, consisting of three vehicles carrying eight soldiers, carried out a limited incursion near the governorate building in the city, the center of Quneitra Governorate. No significant actions or direct confrontations with residents were recorded.
- Al-Basali Farm/Quneitra: Forces entered the area south of Al-Mu’allaqa village in the southern Quneitra countryside and conducted raids, resulting in the arbitrary detention of two civilian brothers, Amer and Malek Al-Ahmad. They were released hours later.
- Umm al-Luqas village/Quneitra: Forces entered the village and raided homes, resulting in the arbitrary detention of civilian Salem Mustafa al-Ahmad. According to information we obtained through field sources, Salem Mustafa al-Ahmad was in the city of Nawa in the Daraa countryside during the raid on his home in Umm al-Luqas village. He was contacted via his daughter’s phone and forced to return after being threatened with the arrest of his family members. He was subsequently arrested and forcibly taken to an unknown location. He was also released hours later.
Information indicates that while most of these Israeli incursions did not result in direct confrontations with residents, they did create a state of fear and unrest among the population, especially in light of the escalation in violations and practices committed by these forces following their incursion, amid fears of further escalation of tensions in the region. It should be noted that the targeted areas are under the control of the transitional government in Syria and have been administered by civilians since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime on December 8, 2024.
