Syria: Israel Forcibly Displaces Villagers in Occupied South
16 hours ago
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- Israeli forces occupying parts of southern Syria since December 2024 have committed abuses including forced displacement, home seizures, and unlawful detainee transfers.
- Governments are urged to suspend military support to Israel and impose sanctions on officials responsible for these violations.
- Human Rights Watch documented cases of home demolitions in al-Hamidiya and restricted access to agricultural lands in Jubata al-Khashab, severely impacting residents' livelihoods.
- Israeli forces have arbitrarily detained Syrians, transferring some to Israel without charge, and have been accused of killing a man with cognitive disabilities during a raid.
- International humanitarian law violations include unjustified forced displacement, destruction of civilian property, and denial of basic rights to residents under occupation.
- The international community is called upon to support accountability measures, including ICC proceedings, and ensure safe, voluntary return for displaced Syrians.