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Israel military presence in southern Syria

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2026-08-11 06:22 UTC → 2026-08-22 04:41 UTC · added removed

Following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024, Israel has transitioned from temporary incursions to establishing a permanent military presence in southern Syria. This expansion includes the implementation of the “New East” engineering project, which involves constructing trenches and high earth berms from Majdal Shams to the southern border triangle. As of August 2026, the project is reportedly 80% complete, despite delays caused by military operations in Lebanon. Israel has unilaterally declared the collapse of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. Recent developments show an intensification of both physical Agreement and intelligence operations. has established at least ten new bases in the Daraa and Quneitra provinces. In the Yarmouk Basin and Deraa province, Wadi Al-Raqqad, Israeli forces have increased patrols and resumed road construction in the Wadi Al-Raqqad area. There are reports of Israeli and maintained control over the El-Mantarah dam dam. Military activity includes regular patrols, the use of armored vehicles in Quneitra, with engineers inspecting local waterways. villages like Al-Samadaniyah al-Sharqiyah, and the installation of electro-optical surveillance cameras. Beyond physical fortifications, Israel is reportedly expanding its influence through intelligence-gathering and local engagement. This includes the installation of electro-optical surveillance cameras in villages such as Al-Samdaniya al-Gharbiya and Al-Samdaniya al-Sharqiya, as well as recruiting local cells to identify weapon locations. Additionally, locations and conducting biometric profiling. Israel has also been observed offering services like well-drilling and material aid amidst Syria’s economic instability instability. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have raised concerns regarding potential violations of international law, citing the limited reach confiscation of its transitional authority. agricultural land and the detention of Syrian civilians. While Israel maintains these actions are necessary to secure the border and prevent terrorist activities, Syrian authorities continue to demand a full withdrawal from the occupied territories.

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  1. 2026-08-22 04:41 UTC Israel military presence in southern Syria
  2. 2026-08-11 06:22 UTC Israel military presence in southern Syria

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