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Israeli Forces Fire on Syrian Protesters in Quneitra, Wounding Seven Including a Child; IDF Investigates

Dec 25, 2024, 11:30 AM

Israeli forces opened fire on Syrian protesters in the villages of Swisah and Diwaya in Quneitra province, southern Syria, on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven people being wounded, including a child. The protests were in response to the Israeli military's incursion into the area, where they demolished abandoned military barracks and felled trees. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that they fired warning shots after protesters approached their troops and did not heed warnings to move away. The IDF is investigating claims of injuries. The incident occurred outside of Israel's so-called buffer zone, prompting demonstrations against the occupation.