Israeli forces abduct young men during Syria incursion
Israeli troops entered villages in southern Syria, carrying out arrests and searches amid repeated incursions since fall of Bashar Assad
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Israeli forces abducted several young men during a military incursion into western Daraa province, adding to a series of Israeli operations in southern Syria that have drawn accusations of violating Syrian sovereignty.
According to Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya television, around 10 Israeli military vehicles entered Abidin village in the western countryside of Daraa, where troops detained several young men.
The Israeli forces also conducted a separate operation in Al-Rafid town in the Quneitra countryside late Saturday, searching several homes during the raid, according to the broadcaster.
Southern Syria has experienced repeated Israeli military activity in recent months, including incursions, house searches, arrests and the establishment of checkpoints in areas near the Israeli-controlled frontier.
Israel expanded its military presence in the region following the collapse of the government of Bashar Assad in late 2024.
Israeli authorities subsequently declared the 1974 Syria-Israel disengagement agreement void and moved into the UN-patrolled buffer zone, as well as additional strategic positions including the Syrian side of Mount Hermon.
The Israeli military presence has remained a major source of tension between Damascus and Tel Aviv as Syria seeks to consolidate control over territory following the political transition.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said last month that his government was working with other countries to negotiate a security arrangement with Israel.
The talks are aimed at addressing security concerns and reducing tensions along the southern border, although Israeli military operations in Daraa and Quneitra have continued.
The latest arrests come as Syrian authorities face continued challenges in restoring territorial control and preventing further military incursions in the country’s south.
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