Key facts
- Israeli forces conducted incursions and shelling in Syria's Deraa province.
- Syria's foreign ministry condemned the actions as a violation of its sovereignty.
- Israeli soldiers fired on a Syrian news crew reporting on the incursion.
- Residents returned to their homes after Israeli troops withdrew from Tal al-Maghar hill.
- Qatar condemned the Israeli incursion and shelling as a violation of Syria's sovereignty and international law.
- The attacks caused panic and limited displacement but no reported injuries or material damage.
Syrian state media reported that Israeli forces shelled the village of Abidin in Deraa province, near the occupied Golan Heights, and expanded their military presence in southern Syria. The Syrian foreign ministry condemned these actions as a "flagrant violation" of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, stating that the attacks terrorized civilians and risked further escalation. Qatar's Foreign Ministry echoed these sentiments, condemning the incursion and shelling as a violation of Syria's sovereignty and international law, and warning of exacerbated regional tensions. Residents who had fled their homes during the incursion began returning by evening after Israeli troops pulled back from Tal al-Maghar hill. Israeli forces reportedly fired flares over the area overnight while reconnaissance aircraft continued to fly over the village of Abdeen. The head of Civil Defence operations in southern Syria stated that the attacks caused no injuries or material damage, but triggered panic among residents and led to limited displacement. Incidents of journalists being harassed by Israeli forces have increased since late 2024, with documented events including Israeli forces firing on, chasing, detaining, and intimidating journalists.