Conflict & Security
UN rights office documents record Israeli incursions into Syria
October 10, 2026 at 03:59 PM
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The UN Human Rights Office has documented roughly 280 Israeli incursions into Syrian territory in September, the highest monthly total this year.
- The OHCHR recorded about 280 Israeli military incursions into Syria in September, the highest single-month figure since the start of the year.
- High Commissioner Volker Türk called for a prompt and impartial investigation after incursions left a civilian dead and a farmer wounded.
- Spokesperson Shabia Mantoo said at least 49 Syrians remain detained by Israel, with released detainees reporting torture and mistreatment.
- An Israeli patrol of three vehicles entered the Arnah–Darbel road in western Rif Dimashq on Saturday, searching cars and passersby.

