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Israeli Forces Fire on Protesters in Daraa's Yarmouk Basin, Injuring Civilian in First Instance

Dec 20, 2024, 01:45 PM

Israeli forces opened fire on protesters in southern Syria, injuring at least one Syrian civilian during a demonstration against Israel's occupation of the region. The incident occurred in the Yarmouk Basin area near the village of Ma'ariya in Daraa, where residents gathered to protest the Israeli military's presence. The protest was part of a broader movement demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territories. Footage captured the moment when Israeli soldiers fired at the demonstrators, leading to the injury of a young man. This marks the first reported instance of Israeli forces firing on protesters in Syria since the start of ground operations in the area.