On September 8, 2026, a UN commission investigating Syria warned that some Israeli military operations in southern Syria—including raids, incursions, and civilian detention—could amount to war crimes. The probe identified 49 Syrian civilians affected, and Israel dismissed the allegations as "Israel-bashing."
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GENEVA, Sept 8 - A U.N. commission investigating Syria said on Tuesday it was deeply alarmed over Israel's military activity inside Syrian territory, warning that some actions including the detention of civilians could amount to war crimes.
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A UN commission warned that Israel’s military operations in southern Syria—including raids, incursions and the detention of civilians—could amount to war crimes. The probe said it had identified 49 Syrians detained and alleged that Israel’s expanding military presence violates Syrian sovereignty and the 1974 disengagement agreement. Source: Reuters
The Israeli mission in Geneva accused the Commission of conducting an "Israel-bashing session" and said Israel had no territorial aspirations in Syria.