Israeli army blocks settlers from crossing into Syria, conducts incursions in Daraa and Quneitra

The Israeli army prevented Israeli settlers from entering Syrian territory and carried out military incursions in southern Syria, while settlers continue to attempt establishing a presence.

• The Israeli army said it prevented a group of Israelis from crossing into Syrian territory near Mount Hermon and transferred them to police.
• Israeli forces conducted two incursions on Tuesday, searching civilian homes in Ma'ariya village in western Daraa and al-Basali south of Quneitra.
• On July 9, the Israeli "Rovad Bashan" movement said its activists climbed Mount Hermon and stayed overnight in the area, aiming to establish a permanent civilian presence.
• An Israeli settler from the movement said he and others are present "day and night" in southern Syria, calling for the Israeli army to remain in the area.