Damascus, Nov 16: Israeli incursions in southern Syria have surged in recent weeks, with more than 30 recorded in the first half of November, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

The Britain-based monitoring group said on Saturday that Israeli troops carried out ground penetrations, detained civilians and soldiers, bulldozed roads and farmland, and set up temporary military checkpoints in Quneitra and Daraa provinces. It called the activity an “unprecedented surge” and noted it occurred “in the absence of any formal response” from Damascus, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Observatory said the raids and daily violations underscore “mounting security challenges along the southern border,” where Israeli forces have increased their presence since late 2024.

Israel has warned that

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