Deadly Clashes in Southern Syria: Israeli Raid Sparks International Tensions

Thirteen people were killed during an Israeli raid in southern Syria, marking one of the deadliest incidents since President Bashar al-Assad's ousting. Israel claims the operation targeted militants from Jama'a Islamiya, while Syria accuses Israel of a war crime that has further destabilized the region.

In a significant escalation of tensions, a deadly Israeli raid in southern Syria has resulted in the deaths of thirteen individuals, according to Syrian state media. Damascus has condemned the incursion as a 'criminal attack' on a village where Israel claims its troops were fired upon during a militant arrest operation.

The Israeli military reported injuries to six soldiers, three severely, during the raid in Beit Jinn. The incident marks one of the largest casualties since President Bashar al-Assad was toppled a year ago. Israeli forces described the operation as a routine effort to apprehend Jama'a Islamiya members, accusing them of planning terrorist activities.

Syrian and Israeli narratives diverge sharply, with Syria's foreign ministry decrying the event as a 'full-fledged war crime' and UN officials condemning it as a violation of sovereignty. This raid further complicates an already volatile border and stalls previous peace talks mediated by the United States.

(With inputs from agencies.)