Intense conflicts in syria: two syrians killed in clash between israeli forces and residents of beit jinn

Troops of the Alexandroni Brigade operate in the Syrian village of Beit Jinn early June 12, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

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On Friday morning, violent clashes were reported in the small Syrian town of Beit Jinn, located at the foot of Mount Hermon, just 11 kilometers from the Israeli border and about 40 kilometers from Damascus

According to reports coming from Syria, soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) entered the town, which is near the buffer zone under Israeli control, with the aim of arresting one of the residents.

As soon as the Israeli troops arrived, heavy clashes began with the local population, including exchanges of gunfire.

The result was tragic: two Syrian civilians died and several others were injured.

During the incident, Israeli artillery was activated and Israeli Air Force planes flew over the region, supporting the forces on the ground.

After approximately two hours of fighting, the Israeli military withdrew to the vicinity of the city.

There are reports from Syria of at least one Syrian killed and several wounded in clashes in the city of Beit Jen, at the foot of Mount Hermon, between an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) patrol and local residents. According to reports, the patrol attempted to arrest one of the residents, which led to the clashes. There were also reports of artillery fire from our forces and aircraft flying over the area.

To date, the Israeli government has not made any official comment on the incident.

The episode occurs just days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally visited this same buffer zone in Syria.

During the visit, he was at an IDF outpost, accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, and other high-ranking military and security commanders.

There, Netanyahu reinforced the strategic importance of the region, stating that Israel places “enormous value” on its defensive and offensive capabilities at that point, the protection of its Druze allies, and above all, the security of the country’s northern border, facing the Golan Heights.

Addressing the soldiers directly, the Prime Minister said that the situation could evolve at any moment, but that he has full confidence in them.

He expressed gratitude not only for the work of the military, but also for the support of the families who remain at home, conveying the gratitude of the entire government, the citizens, and the State of Israel.

Published in 11/28/2025 05h56

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