Syrians

Syrians are protesting Israel’s occupation of parts of the country’s south, near the occupied Golan Heights. Israeli troops have bulldozed olive groves, set up checkpoints and detained residents. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports from the protests.

Syrians released from Israeli detention have described abuse including sleep deprivation, violent searches, and dog attacks, while dozens of others remain detained. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett met with some of them, who recounted the torture they suffered behind bars.