News|ConflictIsrael launches new raids in Syria’s Quneitra, establishes checkpointsSyrian state television denounces the Israeli incursion as another violation of the nation’s sovereignty.
## Israeli Military Operations in Quneitra, Syria
Israeli Military Operations in Quneitra, Syria
On Sat, Dec 6, 2025, Israeli forces established two military checkpoints in the Quneitra area of Syria's Golan Heights, specifically in the villages of Ain Ziwan and al-Ajraf. This operation is part of a series of ongoing military activities in southern Syria.
Continued Incursions and Public Response
Israeli forces have been conducting frequent incursions into southern Syria, particularly in the Quneitra governorate. Activities include arrests, establishment of checkpoints, and land clearing operations. These actions have led to increased public unrest and protests.
Recently, protests occurred in the city of al-Salam within the Quneitra Governorate, where demonstrators condemned Israeli military actions.
Over the past year, Israel has executed more than 600 air, drone, or artillery attacks across Syria, averaging nearly two attacks daily, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED). These operations have resulted in civilian casualties and damage to Syrian military infrastructure.
On Sat, Dec 6, 2025, Israeli forces established two military checkpoints in the Quneitra area of Syria's Golan Heights, specifically in the villages of Ain Ziwan and al-Ajraf.
Following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in Dec 2024, Israeli military activity in the region has intensified, including the occupation of additional territories in southern Syria.
Post-Assad's fall, Israel declared the 1974 Disengagement Agreement void. This agreement had previously established a UN-patrolled buffer zone, which Israel has since violated by advancing further into Syrian territory.
Citing changes in the regional power structure, Israel argues that the accord is no longer applicable, continuing its military activities without Syrian retaliation.
Ongoing negotiations between Syria and Israel aim to halt Israeli air raids and facilitate the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Syria. The United States is also involved in diplomatic efforts to restore the 1974 agreement.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
