Syrian Families Seek Answers About Relatives Held by IsraelIsraeli Detentions Leave Syrian Families Without AnswersIsrael Cites Border Security as Syrians Remain in Detention
Dozens of Syrians have been detained by Israeli forces since Israel took control of a U.N.-patrolled buffer zone in southwestern Syria in December 2024. Families say they have received little information about relatives still held.Since Israel took control of a U.N.-patrolled buffer zone in southwestern Syria in December 2024, dozens of Syrians have been detained. Families describe raids and prolonged uncertainty, while rights groups cite allegations of abuse in custody.Israeli forces have detained dozens of Syrians since taking control of a U.N.-patrolled buffer zone in December 2024. Israel says the presence protects its border from Hezbollah and denies allegations of abuse; families say they lack information about detainees.