Since the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, Israel has expanded its military presence in southern Syria's Daraa and Quneitra provinces by establishing a total of 10 military bases, including six new bases constructed within the last three months. These bases are strategically located near key hills and main road intersections, with one base in Tlul Humr village situated just 40 kilometers from Damascus. This expansion violates the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, which was intended to separate forces in the region. Following Assad's fall on December 8, 2024, Israel launched a military campaign involving over 600 strikes targeting Syrian air defense systems, missile depots in Damascus, and naval forces in Tartous. Israeli troops also entered a UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, damaging infrastructure such as roads, power lines, and water networks in southeastern Quneitra after local residents refused evacuation orders. The military buildup and operations have displaced thousands of residents and involved the seizure of farmland in southern Syria.