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Israel Resumes Ground Raids in Syria’s Quneitra Amid De-escalation Talks
Israel has re-entered Syria’s Quneitra province, setting up a checkpoint amid ongoing incursions and airstrikes. Damascus condemns violations as both nations hold de-escalation talks backed by the U.S.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-05
Israel Resumes Ground Raids in Syria’s Quneitra Amid De-escalation Talks

Israel’s army has once again entered Syrian territory, setting up a military checkpoint in the southern province of Quneitra, according to Syrian state media — escalating tensions even as both nations engage in ongoing de-escalation talks mediated by the United States.

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that two Israeli tanks and four military vehicles entered Jabata al-Khashab, a town in Quneitra countryside, and established a post on the road leading to Ain al-Bayda.

The Syrian government has not yet issued an official statement but has consistently condemned Israeli violations of its sovereignty and accused Tel Aviv of disregarding the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, which established a UN-monitored buffer zone following the 1973 Arab–Israeli War.

Since the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government last December, Israel has claimed that the 1974 accord is void, justifying repeated airstrikes, ground incursions, reconnaissance flights, and the arrests of Syrian citizens. Damascus, however, has not carried out retaliatory attacks.

In September, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Israel had conducted over 1,000 airstrikes and 400 ground operations inside Syria since Assad’s ouster, warning that such acts posed a “very dangerous” threat to regional stability. Reports from Syrian outlet Enab Baladi confirm multiple Israeli incursions across villages in southern Quneitra.

🔹 De-escalation Efforts Underway

Despite the heightened military activity, both Syria and Israel are engaged in talks to reduce hostilities, with Damascus seeking an end to Israeli airstrikes and a withdrawal of troops from southern Syria.

The United States has intensified mediation efforts to restore the 1974 ceasefire framework. Tom Barrack, special envoy for President Donald Trump, said on Saturday that the two sides will soon hold their fifth round of de-escalation discussions.

Meanwhile, President al-Sharaa is set to make a historic visit to Washington on Monday — the first by a Syrian leader in over 80 years — to meet with President Trump. The talks are expected to cover Syria’s reconstruction plans and potential participation in the U.S.-led anti-ISIL coalition.

U.S. officials have described the move as “a big step forward” and “remarkable,” signaling a potential shift in Washington’s approach to post-war Syria.
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