An Israeli drone strike near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights wounded one person in southern Syria, according to Syrian state television.
The strike reportedly targeted a vehicle in Beit Jinn, a village southwest of Damascus. The incident was reported on Saturday as tensions continued in southern Syria.
The Israeli military told AFP that it was checking the reports. No further information was immediately available about the person who was wounded.
Strike Reported Near Golan Heights
Syrian state television reported that the strike hit a vehicle in Beit Jinn. The village is located near the Golan Heights and southwest of the Syrian capital.
The report did not identify the person who was injured or provide details about their condition. It also did not immediately give information about possible casualties beyond the reported injury.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces have continued military activity inside Syrian territory. The latest incident adds to a series of reported strikes and incursions in the region.
Israel Expands Military Presence
Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes across Syria since the fall of Bashar al Assad’s government in late 2024. It has also expanded its control in the Golan Heights by moving into the UN-monitored buffer zone.
The move has drawn criticism because it goes beyond the area covered by the 1974 disengagement agreement. Israel has also conducted repeated incursions deeper into southern Syria.
Israeli authorities have said their forces will remain in what they describe as a security zone in southern Syria. The policy has raised concerns over the future of the border area.
Tensions Continue In Southern Syria
The latest reported strike comes amid continued Israeli military operations in southern Syria. The situation has remained tense since the fall of Assad’s government.
Israel has said its military presence is intended to address security concerns along its northern border. However, Syrian authorities and other regional actors have criticised the continued Israeli operations.
Further details about Saturday’s strike were not immediately available. It was also unclear whether the incident would lead to further military action in the area.
