Israeli Army Withdraws from Quneitra Governorate Building and Several Points
Local sources have reported that the Israeli Army began withdrawing its military equipment from the Quneitra Governorate building and the judicial palace this evening, after having occupied these sites since the fall of the Syrian regime. During the roughly two months of occupation, both buildings suffered extensive damage, with the Israeli forces reportedly setting the governorate building on fire before their retreat.
Moreover, Israeli forces have also pulled out from the points at al-Muntar Dam and al-Adnaniyah in al-Qahtaniyah. The road connecting from the Cultural Center in Salam City to the governorate building and the courthouse has been reopened following this withdrawal.
This development comes amidst escalating tensions in the region, with Quneitra recently witnessing protests by local residents demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces from their areas. Residents have expressed fears that this occupation might become permanent, especially with reports of Israel constructing settlements in southern Syria.
Activists have confirmed that since the fall of Assad’s regime, Israel has occupied 23 villages, towns, and areas adjacent to the ceasefire line in both the northern and southern sectors of Quneitra and Daraa governorates. This includes the “al-Muntar Dam,” the primary water supplier for Quneitra and its surrounding areas, in a blatant violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
Israel has also taken control of Mount Hermon, which hosts significant water sources and is a main source for some springs in the Damascus countryside. They have also reached the outskirts of the Unity Dam, linking Syria and Jordan, crucial for Jordan’s water supply, and now effectively control the Yarmouk River.