Israeli artillery shells southern Syria demilitarized zone, Syrian foreign minister condemns escalation
Quick Look
- Israeli artillery shelled Ain al-Shaara and Harboun areas in southern Syria's demilitarized zone from positions in the occupied Golan Heights, causing fires, according to Al-Ikhbariya TV.
- Shells also fell near Beit Jinn, where Israeli troops previously established checkpoints.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani condemned the escalation and urged Israel to withdraw troops.
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Why It Matters
Israel has maintained control of the Golan Heights since the 1967 Six-Day War, and the area remains a demilitarized zone under international agreements. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani's condemnation reflects ongoing tensions over Israeli presence in the region.
BEIRUT, September 13. /TASS/. Israeli artillery shelled Ain al-Shaara and Harboun areas in the demilitarized zone in southern Syria, the Al-Ikhbariya television channel reported.
According to the TV channel, shelling was conducted from Israeli positions in the occupied Golan Heights and was followed by fires.
Israeli shells also fell in the vicinity of the city on Beit Jinn some 55 kilometers west of Damascus. Earlier, this city was mopped up by Israeli troops, with checkpoint being set up at the city's entry points to screen citizens and vehicles.
In the second half of the day, occupational forces deployed more troops to the villages of Tell Ahmar and Ain al-Nuriyah where local resident tries to hamper their deployment and tossed stones at vehicles with soldiers.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani earlier on Sunday condemned the armed escalation in the demilitarized zone in southern Syria and urged Israel to withdraw its troops from the area.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Syria may lodge formal complaints at the UN or seek international mediation over the shelling
Likely · Within days
Israeli forces may maintain or increase presence in the demilitarized zone amid ongoing tensions
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the extent of damage or casualties from the shelling?
- Did Israeli forces respond to the stone-throwing incidents in Tell Ahmar and Ain al-Nuriyah?
- Is there evidence of prior provocations that triggered the artillery barrage?
