Tanks and Checkpoints.. Israeli Security Measures in Northern Quneitra
The deployment of Israeli tanks and military checkpoints indicates a defensive strategy aimed at protecting the border area from any potential threats that may affect regional security
April 11, 2025, 11:25 pm

Tanks and Checkpoints.. Israeli Security Measures in Northern Quneitra

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Israeli forces today began deploying various military reinforcements in the border area north of Quneitra Governorate, including establishing a military checkpoint on the "Hadar - Taranja" road in the northern countryside, and deploying tanks and hundreds of military personnel in the Red Hills.

Local sources reported that Israeli forces prevented the movement of residents and farmers in the area, as part of security measures that appear to aim at enhancing stability in the sensitive border area.

Five Israeli tanks were positioned in the Red Hills area north of Quneitra Governorate, accompanied by about 100 Israeli forces personnel. The military vehicles took positions between the towns of Beit Jin and Hadar in the northern sector of Quneitra, southwest Syria.

These military movements come at a time when the border area is witnessing security developments that require precautionary measures to prevent any potential threats, especially with increasing concerns about the exploitation of border areas as launching points for military operations.

Previously, the village of Taranja in the northern countryside of Quneitra witnessed an incursion operation carried out by Israeli forces on April 9, where forces stormed one of the village houses and conducted thorough searches inside it, amid an atmosphere of anticipation among residents. The operation coincided with intensive drone flights over the area.

The situation in the region continues to evolve amid close monitoring by local residents, as these movements form part of the security measures implemented in the border area, which faces various security challenges.

These security measures are considered necessary from the Israeli perspective under current circumstances, especially with concerns about the area being exploited by armed elements that may threaten regional stability. Israeli forces seek to maintain security in the border areas and protect civilians within their territories from any potential threats similar to what happened in Gaza within what became known as the October 7, 2023 attack.

On that day, Hamas and other Palestinian factions launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, including thousands of rockets and ground infiltration operations. The attack resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Israelis and the taking of hostages, followed by an Israeli response on the Gaza Strip and a war that continues to this day.

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