The Israeli army spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, wrote on the platform ‘X’: ‘In a series of night operations in southern Syria, the Defense Forces arrested suspects involved in promoting activities against our forces.’ He added: ‘During the sweeping operations carried out by the forces, combat equipment was found in the areas where they operated.’
Earlier, the Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli attack, which resulted in the killing of six soldiers due to shelling of a Syrian army unit near the town of Al-Kiswah in rural Damascus. In a statement, it confirmed that ‘the Israeli attack constitutes a violation of international law and a breach of Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity.’ It reiterated ‘Damascus’ commitment to its legitimate right to defend its land,’ calling on ‘the international community to assume its responsibility to stop Israeli attacks.’
The Syrian News Agency ‘SANA’ reported: ‘An occupying force consisting of 11 vehicles and more than 60 soldiers penetrated the area between the towns of Beit Jinn and Mazraat Beit Jinn in Western Rural Damascus, and seized,’ noting that it ‘fired at the locals without causing injuries.’ It indicated that ‘the occupying forces penetrated several towns and villages in the Quneitra countryside, where they stormed Jabata al-Khashab, Tranjah, Al-Rafid, Manshiyet Suweisah, Braika, Bir Ajam, Kodnah, Ain Ziwan, Ain Al-Abd, raided a number of homes, searched them, and then withdrew.’
According to Syrian media, Israeli forces penetrated, set up checkpoints, and arrested a number of civilians.
