At least 10 people were killed in an Israeli raid on the village of Beit Jinn in southern Syria overnight, according to local state media reports, making it one of the deadliest incidents in several months. Among the deceased were children, as reported by the Sana news agency. The government news outlet stated that residents attempted to confront Israeli troops, which escalated into a firefight. In addition to the ground clashes, air strikes were also executed.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) justified the operation, claiming that troops aimed to detain militants accused of plotting terror attacks against Israeli civilians. Six Israeli soldiers reported injuries from the engagement. Additionally, reports from Sana indicated that three individuals had been apprehended before the Israeli troops withdrew from the area.
The IDF confirmed the operation targeted members of the Jaama Islamiya group and stated that several armed individuals opened fire as the raid commenced, prompting their soldiers to return fire. Footage released by the IDF showcased two notable air strikes: one targeting a group of individuals and another aimed at a structure.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that a building succumbed to structural failure amidst the combat activity. Post-operation, the IDF announced that all identified suspects had been captured, and several militants were reportedly neutralized.
Hospital officials noted that the medical facility received numerous bodies, including five from a single household, with dozens more injured. Israel frequently conducts operations in Syrian territories, asserting that these incursions are necessary to mitigate the influence of various armed factions.
Following the political shifts with the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime nearly a year ago, Israeli forces have been proactive across the Golan Heights into southern Syria. Israel remains adamant about preventing Syrian military deployment in areas it perceives as threatening. Meanwhile, US-mediated negotiations for a security agreement between Israel and Syria have yet to yield outcomes.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) justified the operation, claiming that troops aimed to detain militants accused of plotting terror attacks against Israeli civilians. Six Israeli soldiers reported injuries from the engagement. Additionally, reports from Sana indicated that three individuals had been apprehended before the Israeli troops withdrew from the area.
The IDF confirmed the operation targeted members of the Jaama Islamiya group and stated that several armed individuals opened fire as the raid commenced, prompting their soldiers to return fire. Footage released by the IDF showcased two notable air strikes: one targeting a group of individuals and another aimed at a structure.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that a building succumbed to structural failure amidst the combat activity. Post-operation, the IDF announced that all identified suspects had been captured, and several militants were reportedly neutralized.
Hospital officials noted that the medical facility received numerous bodies, including five from a single household, with dozens more injured. Israel frequently conducts operations in Syrian territories, asserting that these incursions are necessary to mitigate the influence of various armed factions.
Following the political shifts with the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime nearly a year ago, Israeli forces have been proactive across the Golan Heights into southern Syria. Israel remains adamant about preventing Syrian military deployment in areas it perceives as threatening. Meanwhile, US-mediated negotiations for a security agreement between Israel and Syria have yet to yield outcomes.
