Israeli forces have taken control of the Mantara Reservoir, southern Syria's largest dam, in the newly occupied buffer zone near Quneitra in the Golan Heights. Military vehicles have been documented in the area, marking another significant step in Israel’s expansion within Syria. The seizure follows a violent Israeli airstrike on January 2 near Damascus, targeting the Tal al-Shahem military site. Syrian media reported powerful explosions in the western countryside of the capital, underscoring the intensifying conflict. Israel now controls six strategic water bodies in southern Syria, including the Al-Mantara Dam. This development is part of a broader campaign that has seen Israel secure key water sources in Syria and Jordan. Reports indicate Israel controls 30% of Syria's and 40% of Jordan's water supply. #Israel #Syria #GolanHeights #MantaraDam #MiddleEast #IsraeliOccupation #Quneitra #MilitaryExpansion