Israel carries out military incursion into Syria’s Quneitra in the Golan

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 26, 2026 at 09:02 AM

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On February 26, 2026, Israeli military vehicles entered Syria's Quneitra province in the Golan Heights, conducting searches and allegedly abducting a Syrian man. Syrian media reports this as another violation of Syrian sovereignty, noting increased Israeli incursions since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Data indicates Israel conducted numerous attacks within Syria throughout 2025. Separately, the Syrian government and Druze factions carried out a prisoner swap in Suwayda, the first since deadly clashes in July. The events highlight ongoing tensions and instability in southern Syria.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Tel al-Ahmar 40% Ain Ziwan 40% Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) 50% Sana news agency 50% Suwayda ×260% Druze ×260% Bashar al-Assad 60% Golan Heights 70% Quneitra ×480% Israel ×690% Syria ×895%

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israeli incursion 90% syria 80% quneitra 70% golan heights 70% territorial violations 60% military operation 60% prisoner swap 50% druze factions 40% armed conflict 40%

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90%

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Syria

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