In a blatant violation of international law, Israeli occupation forces have expanded their presence in southern Syria, seizing control of three vital water bodies and additional territory in the region.

According to reports, the Israeli occupation forces have advanced approximately 9 kilometers eastward of the town of Sayda, occupying the Saharan al-Julan Dam and two other crucial water sources in southwestern Syria. Several nearby villages, including Arab al-Sudi, Shabraq, Sihyun, and Nofa, have also fallen under the control of the Israeli occupation.

Furthermore, the buffer zone to the east of the occupied Golan Heights has been completely seized by the Israeli regime, as well as the mountaintop of Mount Hermon. In total, Israeli media outlets have confirmed that over 370 square kilometers of Syrian territory have been occupied in recent days.

This land grab comes amidst a series of unprovoked aerial assaults by ‘Israel’, which have significantly degraded Syria’s strategic military capabilities, including its air defense systems and missiles. The Israeli attacks were launched following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad by armed opposition groups on December 8th.

Source: Agencies (editted by Al-Manar English Website)