Quneitra

Quneitra is a region in southern Syria bordering the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. It is newsworthy due to escalating Israeli activity following the fall of the al-Assad regime a year prior. Recent events include an alleged incident of Israel spraying chemicals on farmland, reportedly damaging crops and threatening livelihoods, as well as incursions by Israeli military vehicles into villages like Saida al-Golan. These actions are viewed as violations of Syrian territory. The area's significance lies in its strategic location and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Syria, which has intensified since the change in Syrian leadership, with Israel reportedly launching nearly two attacks daily over the past year and seizing more land in the Golan Heights.