Israeli tanks shell Syria’s Daraa province, local TV reports

Israeli military forces shelled the area surrounding the town of Jamla in the western countryside of Daraa province, Alikhbaria TV reported Friday. The channel did not provide additional information about casualties or damage. Syrian authorities had not issued any statement regarding the incident as of 1855 GMT.

Systematic Violations

Israeli forces have been targeting Syrian territory almost daily, conducting ground incursions, particularly in the rural areas of Quneitra and Daraa. They have detained civilians, set up checkpoints for searches and interrogations, and damaged agricultural land. Israel has illegally occupied most of Syria’s Golan Heights since 1967 and, following the fall of the Bashar al‑Assad regime in December 2024, declared the 1974 disengagement agreement void and moved to occupy the Syrian buffer zone.

Impact on Stability and Türkiye’s Position

Syrians say the continued Israeli violations undermine efforts to restore stability and hinder the government’s attempts to attract investment for economic recovery. Türkiye has consistently condemned Israeli incursions into Syrian territory, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional security. Ankara has urged the international community to take action to halt these aggressions and respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.