IDF Discovers, Destroys Assad-Regime Weapons in Southern Syria

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that soldiers from the Carmeli Brigade discovered and destroyed several weapons dating back to the Bashar al-Assad regime in southern Syria on Sunday. According to the military, the cache included three anti-tank explosive devices and two mines. The brigade is conducting operations in the area to remove weapons, the military statement specified. On Monday, the IDF also reported opening fire on two suspects approaching an Israeli military post in southern Syria on a motorcycle before apprehending them. No Israeli soldiers were injured in this incident. Earlier on Sunday, the army announced that another suspect was eliminated while attempting to infiltrate an Israeli position in the southern Syrian security zone. Public broadcaster KAN reported that soldiers spotted the suspect near a post between the villages of Hader and Quneitra. They allegedly opened fire after the suspect failed to comply with orders during an attempted arrest. These incidents prompted a joint reaction from Uri Kelner, president of the Golan Regional Council, and Yehuda Dua, president of the Katzrin Local Council. Both officials described the events as an "alarm signal that cannot be ignored" and called for enhanced security measures in Golan communities, Katzrin, and Druze villages. They warned against complacency due to a perceived calm and urged Israeli leadership to prioritize resident protection alongside the IDF's ongoing operations in Syria.