Israel releases young man from rural Quneitra after more than 16 months in detention

Israeli forces released a young man from the village of Taranja in the Quneitra countryside after more than 16 months in detention, while another young man from the village of Hurriya was arrested.

Israel releases young man from rural Quneitra after more than 16 months in detention
29 September, 2026   19:42
NEWS DESK

Israeli forces released today a young man from the village of Taranja in the Quneitra countryside after approximately 16 months in detention, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The Observatory added that the young man returned to his hometown following his release, amid relief among his family members and fellow villagers. No further information was available regarding the circumstances of his detention or the details surrounding his release.

In a related development, the Observatory reported that Israeli forces arrested a young man this morning from the village of Hurriya in the northern Quneitra countryside. No precise information was available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the destination to which he was taken.

ANHA