Israeli military vehicles entered the Syrian town of Hadr in the Quneitra Governorate a few days ago and raised the Israeli flag at the town’s entrance. Residents reported that all access roads except one were closed, and a checkpoint was established on the remaining route. No official explanation has been provided regarding the purpose or background of the operation.
Hadr is located near the boundary of the UNDOF demilitarized zone, which is now under Israeli military control. The town has a population of about 5,000, with some suburbs extending into the demilitarized area. In recent weeks, Israeli forces have repeatedly carried out operations in towns and villages across the Quneitra region, with the raising of the flag being regarded as particularly provocative.
At the same time as the incident in Hadr, Israeli forces conducted operations in other villages, including Saida al-Golan and Saida al-Hanout. Two young men herding sheep west of the village were detained. Troops also detained two village elders in Saida al-Golan, who were later released without incident. The fate of the two shepherds remains unclear.
Observers reported that Israeli forces blocked secondary roads leading into the town while keeping only the main road open. The Israeli flag had previously been spotted in other southern towns in the region.
A day before the latest operations, Israeli soldiers stopped a wedding convoy near the town of Mashirfa, searched the participants, and fired warning shots into the air, causing the group to disperse, with no injuries or arrests reported.
Source: ZeroHedge