The Occupation Forces Continue to Violate International Law through Military Incursions and Demolitions Targeting Civilian Property in the Quneitra Countryside
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Damascus – The Syrian Network for Human Rights:
On the evening of Monday, June 16, 2025, Israeli occupation forces carried out a military incursion into the village of Al-Hamidiyah in the Quneitra Governorate countryside, accompanied by the demolition of civilian homes. The forces, backed by heavy machinery, entered without prior announcement, sparking tension and anxiety among the local population.
Military Incursion and Demolition of Homes
According to what the Syrian Network for Human Rights documented through reliable field sources, the incursion began late in the evening of June 16 and continued until the early hours of June 17. During the incursion, Israeli forces demolished at least 15 civilian homes, claiming that these buildings were close to a newly established Israeli military base within the demilitarized zone. According to available information, a number of the demolished homes were inhabited by residents who were forcibly displaced following the establishment of an Israeli military post near the area
General Context and Consequences
This incident comes in the context of repeated Israeli incursions into southern Syria, which have recently been accompanied by practices that constitute gross human rights violations. This appears to be an attempt to impose a new security reality through ground operations that threaten the local population and lead to further tensions in the region. Furthermore, the targeted area falls within the control of the transitional government in Syria, which assumed administration of the region after the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024. It is feared that such operations will hinder the ability of local authorities to restore security and provide basic services to the population.
Condemnation of the Demolition and Incursion
The Syrian Network for Human Rights condemns the illegal incursion and the accompanying deliberate demolition of approximately 15 civilian homes. These actions are part of a recurring pattern of violations committed by the Israeli occupation authorities in southern Syria, threatening security and undermining any efforts to establish stability in the region.
