Syrian Government Forces Gain Control of Border Crossing to Golan Heights

  • 6 years ago
Syrian government forces took control of the crossing in Quneitra, Syria, on the border with the Golan Heights on July 26.This footage from a pro-government news outlet shows scenes from multiple locations, including al-Hamidiya, a nearby town.The fence lining the demarcation line with the Golan Heights is visible in the footage as well as a hill in the Golan Heights. Palestinian and Syrian government flags were hung on a line near the crossing and flapped in the wind.Syrian government forces and their allies have now gained control of almost the entire territory in southwest Syria, with the exception of a small area still held by a militia allied with the Islamic State. Credit: War Media via Storyful

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