Key facts
- Israeli forces raided the Quneitra province in southern Syria.
- A civilian was detained during the operation.
- The raid involved several military vehicles.
- Israeli forces also advanced into the neighboring Daraa province.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres deemed Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty unacceptable.
Israeli forces conducted a raid in Syria's Quneitra province on Sunday, detaining a civilian shepherd. The operation, which involved several military vehicles, also saw Israeli forces advance into neighboring Daraa province. Syrian state media reported the incident, marking another violation of the country's sovereignty. These incursions have become recurring, particularly in southern Syria, following Israel's declaration of the collapse of the 1974 disengagement agreement after the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, visiting the Golan Heights, described the Israeli violations as "unacceptable" and stated that the UN would submit a report to the Security Council. Transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa indicated Damascus is pursuing a security agreement with Israel, while maintaining Syria's claim to the occupied Golan Heights.