Israeli occupation forces abducted and later released three people from the Syrian countryside, local media reported Monday, amid ongoing territorial violations of the country's territory.
The civilians in question were collecting firewood near the village of al-Hamidiyah in the Quneitra countryside when they were picked up by an Israeli army patrol.
The group advanced along the road linking Jabaata al-Khashab and Ayn al-Bayda in northern Quneitra, where occupation forces set up a temporary checkpoint, stopped pedestrians and vehicles, conducted searches and questioned civilians about their views on the occupation, according to reports.
There was no immediate official comment from Israeli or Syrian authorities regarding the incident.
Israeli military activity in southern Syria has reportedly increased in recent weeks, with Syrian media citing frequent incursions, temporary checkpoints and detentions. The developments have drawn criticism from local residents, who say the actions are fomenting instability in the region.
