Israeli forces kill disabled man during raid in southern Syria, state media says
Syria's SANA news agency reports a civilian with a disability was shot dead in Jamla, Deraa governorate.
At a glance
- Israeli forces shot dead a civilian with a disability during a raid in Jamla, southern Syria, according to SANA.
- The victim's body was taken to Deraa National Hospital; the Israeli military did not immediately comment.
- Since late 2024, Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria and maintains a presence in southern areas.
Israeli forces shot dead a civilian with a disability during a raid in the village of Jamla, in the western countryside of Syria's Deraa governorate, according to Syria's state news agency SANA. The killing took place early Thursday, and the victim's body was brought to Deraa National Hospital, the agency reported.
The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the report.
Since Bashar al-Assad was removed as Syria's longtime ruler in December 2024, the Israeli army has waged hundreds of strikes in the country and routinely moved forces into Syrian territory. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has condemned Israel's "aggressions," saying they "undermine peace and security."
In recent days, Israeli forces have reportedly carried out raids and destroyed olive groves in Quneitra province, near Deraa. On Thursday, in the village of Turnejeh in the Quneitra countryside, Israeli forces searched homes and detained one person, according to SANA. Earlier in the week, Israeli forces destroyed trees in a large field by the village of Saida, the agency reported.
Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday condemned "the intensification of incursions by the Israeli occupation" in Quneitra and Deraa. Israeli officials have repeatedly said they plan to keep troops in what they call a "security zone" in southern Syria.
The two countries have opened negotiations for a security agreement, but the talks have been largely stalled since the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran in February.
Source: Al Jazeera.
Questions and answers
- Where did Israeli forces kill a disabled man in Syria?
- The killing occurred in the village of Jamla, in the western countryside of Deraa governorate, according to SANA.
- Did the Israeli military comment on the killing?
- No, the Israeli military did not immediately comment on SANA's report.
- What has happened in southern Syria since Assad was removed?
- Since December 2024, Israel has waged hundreds of strikes in Syria and routinely moved forces into Syrian territory, including recent raids in Quneitra and Deraa.
