Two Syrians wounded by Israeli army fire in southern Syria

Injuries in two incidents near Bir Ajam

Two Syrians were wounded by Israeli army fire on Monday in the countryside of Syria's southern province of Quneitra, which, according to the Anadolu Agency citing Syrian authorities, constitutes a violation of Damascus's sovereignty. According to Syria's state television channel Al-Ikhbariya, one young man was wounded in the village of Bir Ajam itself, in the province's central countryside. Separately, it was reported that another civilian was wounded while herding sheep west of the same village, in the southern countryside of Quneitra.

Fire on journalists and the situation in the region

Earlier the same day, Al-Ikhbariya reported that Israeli forces opened fire on a 'number' of journalists who were documenting Israeli violations in Bir Ajam. The incidents come against the backdrop of ongoing Israeli incursions and violations in southern Syria, especially in Quneitra province: in recent days, military raids, house searches, and the establishment of military checkpoints have been reported there. Anadolu emphasizes that Israel continues to violate Syria's sovereignty with ground incursions and military operations in the south, despite the 1974 disengagement agreement between the two countries.