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TUE · 2026-02-10 · 12:46 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0210-15006
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Israel accused of spraying chemicals to poison Syrian farmland

Israel has been accused of spraying chemicals on farmland inside Syria and Lebanon to destroy crops and plants. The incident occurred in Quneitra, southern Syria, where farmers report significant damage to their livelihoods.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-10 · 12:46 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Israel accused of spraying chemicals to poison Syrian farmland
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Israel has been accused of spraying chemicals on farmland inside Syria and Lebanon to destroy crops and plants. The incident occurred in Quneitra, southern Syria, where farmers report significant damage to their livelihoods. Al Jazeera's Ayman Oghanna reports that the chemicals have had a devastating impact on local agriculture, threatening food security in the region. The exact date of the incident is not specified, but it has been reported to have taken place recently. The motive behind Israel's actions is unclear, but the use of chemical warfare on civilian targets is widely condemned as a violation of international law. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and neighboring countries.

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Key claims

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Farmers in Quneitra, southern Syria, report damage threatening their livelihoods.

quoteAl Jazeera’s Ayman Oghanna
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The spraying is alleged to destroy crops and plants.

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Israel is accused of spraying chemicals on farmland inside Syria and Lebanon.

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Full report

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NewsFeedIsrael is accused of spraying chemicals on farmland inside Syria and Lebanon to destroy crops and plants. Al Jazeera’s Ayman Oghanna reports from Quneitra in southern Syria, where farmers say the damage is threatening their livelihoods.Published On 10 Feb 2026
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