Residents of Syrian village demand end to Israel’s illegal occupation

People gather to celebrate with the ‘Syrian revolution flag’ after performing the first Friday prayer following the collapse of the 61-year-long Baath regime in Syria and the end of the Assad family’s rule in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2024 [Kasım Rammah – Anadolu Agency]

Residents of Suwayseh, a village in Syria’s Quneitra province illegally occupied by the Israeli army, have called for an end to Israeli aggression and demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces.

Following the fall of the Baath regime in Syria, Israel increased its airstrikes on the country and expanded its illegal ground occupation.

Residents of Suwayseh, located in southwestern Quneitra, shared their grievances with Anadolu.

Shadi Abu Zayd described how Israeli forces entered 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the occupied Golan Heights the border strip, damaging Suwayseh and neighboring villages. He also mentioned direct attacks on civilians, including a child.

Abu Zayd stated that Israeli forces opened fire on peaceful protesters opposing the occupation and injured seven people.

“We call on the international community, Arab nations, and United Nations forces to stop these daily attacks on the villages and towns in Quneitra,” he added.

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