The Israeli Army (IDF) carried out airstrikes against Syrian tanks in the region between A-Sijin and Samia in southern Syria, near the Golan Heights, after the tanks crossed an area considered by Israel to be a security zone (or “buffer zone”) on the border
On Monday afternoon, the IDF confirmed that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) had struck several Syrian tanks.
An IDF statement said: “A short while ago, the IDF attacked several tanks in southern Syria.
More details will be released soon.”
Meanwhile, on Sunday, new clashes erupted in the southern Syrian city of Sweida, a region primarily home to the Druze, a religious minority.
The clashes involved Bedouin tribes and local fighters, resulting in the deaths of at least 37 people.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 27 Druze were among the dead, including several children.
A local channel, Sweida 24, initially reported 10 dead and 50 injured, in addition to the closure of the highway connecting Damascus to Sweida due to the fighting.
Fighting took place in the towns of al-Makaus, al-Tira, al-Mazra’a, and al-Soura al-Qabira, with the use of firearms, mortars, and heavy weapons.
Local sources said armed Bedouins blocked roads and detained Druze civilians, prompting many residents to flee their homes due to threats and attacks.
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Israeli fighter jets have struck several Syrian Army tanks after they crossed the line to Israel”s security zone in the Golan Heights
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Syrian authorities sent forces to try to calm the situation, according to a Syrian government source who declined to be identified.
Israeli attacks on Syrian tanks were likely aimed at preventing Syrian government reinforcements from attacking the Druze in the area.
Israel, which frequently carries out actions against groups such as Hezbollah and pro-Iranian forces in southern Syria, had previously warned the Syrian government not to cross “red lines” near the border.
In recent times, Israel has also offered medical aid to wounded Druze and maintained contact with religious leaders in the region to support the local community.
Published in 07/14/2025 09h59
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