Israel Denies Military Base in Syria's Tel Qleib, Cites Radar Speculation
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Reports suggest Israel may be building a military base in Syria's Tel Qleib, though officials have not confirmed it, with speculation pointing to a radar installation. A journalist criticized the focus on this potential site, contrasting it with existing Israeli bases in the region. The situation is described as a deliberate escalation potentially tied to Israeli elections, exacerbating local suffering through shelling, restrictions, and arrests.
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- Reports suggest Israel may be establishing a military base in Syria's Tel Qleib area.
- Officials have not confirmed the reports, with speculation suggesting a radar or observation post.
- A journalist criticized the focus on Tel Qleib, contrasting it with 11 existing Israeli bases in Syria.
- The situation is described as a deliberate escalation possibly linked to Israeli election calculations.
- Local residents face increased suffering due to shelling, land access restrictions, and daily arrests.
Tensions are rising in southern Syria amid reports of Israel potentially establishing a military base in the Tel Qleib area of the Suwayda governorate. However, journalist Ata Farhat, speaking to i24NEWS, stated that neither Syrian nor Israeli officials have confirmed these reports, suggesting the activity might be limited to a radar station or observation post. Farhat criticized the media focus on this potential base, questioning why it overshadows the presence of 11 established Israeli military bases in areas controlled by Damascus in Daraa, Quneitra, and rural Damascus, from which Israel has refused to withdraw.
Farhat warned that the situation in southern Syria could be a deliberate escalation linked to Israeli election calculations and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's desire for quick military achievements or open confrontations. He noted that approximately 500 square kilometers are now under Israeli occupation.
The article also highlights the worsening humanitarian situation for local residents in southern Syria, including ongoing Israeli shelling near Tel al-Ahmar in northern Quneitra, frequent incursions into Daraa and Quneitra towns, severe restrictions preventing farmers from accessing their land, and daily arrests and raids.
Regarding accusations that Suwayda residents are seeking confrontation with Damascus to reclaim villages, Farhat asserted that residents have a legitimate right to recover their homes if the Syrian government fails to withdraw. He emphasized their right to defend their villages independently of external interference.
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