UN says Israeli forces launched 280 raids in Syria and hold 49 detainees
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reported that Israeli troops carried out 280 armed incursions into Syria in September and are currently detaining 49 Syrians, some of whom allege torture.
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, disclosed that Israeli forces conducted 280 cross-border raids into Syrian territory during September. The operations involved house searches, movement restrictions, intimidation of civilians and arbitrary arrests. At present, 49 Syrians remain in Israeli custody, and several released detainees have claimed they were subjected to torture and other mistreatment. The September tally marks the highest monthly number of incursions since the start of the year.
Why it matters
The report highlights escalating Israeli military activity in Syria and potential human-rights abuses affecting civilians.
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