Israeli military activity in southern Syria provokes fears of an escalation

With Israeli military activity in southern Syria intensifying, the area is increasingly resembling a powder keg. Violations are recorded daily, and fears are growing that Israel may expand its military operations or conduct further incursions aiming to control larger areas.On the road linking Khan Arnabah to Jabatha al-Khashab in Syria's Quneitra province, a Syrian General Security convoy was stopped at an Israeli checkpoint on Dec. 9, 2025. Israel had apparently spotted the convoy returning from Damascus after participating in supervising events commemorating the fall of the Assad regime. The Israeli army chose the opportune moment to make its message clear: Syrian military forces are not allowed to deploy in the South. Read more on this Israel escalates strikes in southern Syria It's likely that Tel Aviv wanted to send...