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Israeli Forces Cross into Syria from Golan Heights, Shelling Quneitra

Dec 8, 2024, 10:49 PM

Israeli ground forces have crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, entering beyond the demilitarized zone in the Quneitra area near the Golan Heights, according to two Israeli officials cited by The New York Times. The incursion involved Israeli tanks, and reports suggest that artillery shelling was launched into Syrian territory. This marks a significant escalation in the region, with the last similar incident occurring during the Yom Kippur War.