Israeli Incursion in Southern Syria Leaves Six Dead, Sparks Condemnation

On March 25, 2025, a reported Israeli incursion into southern Syria resulted in the deaths of six people, according to the Syrian government. The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the action as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty. The ministry stated that the Israeli aggression targeted residential areas and farms in the province of Deraa, potentially raising the death toll due to severe injuries. The Israeli military stated that its forces identified and attacked "several terrorists" who opened fire on them in southern Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Israeli forces attempted to enter the village of Koya, leading to clashes with local youths and subsequent heavy artillery bombardment of the village.