Syrian Rebels Seize Quneitra, Reach Israeli Border; IDF on High Alert

Dec 7, 2024, 10:51 AM

Syrian rebels have taken control of the Quneitra Governorate, including its capital cities Quneitra and Baath City, effectively reaching the border with Israel in the Golan Heights. This development has prompted the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to reinforce their positions along the Syrian border, remaining on high alert. The rebels' advance was confirmed by two rebel fighters and a Syrian officer who verified the withdrawal of government forces to Reuters. The situation has escalated tensions in the region, with the rebels now controlling the strategic border area.