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Israeli Planes Spray Chemicals, Devastating Syrian Crops

2/19/2026

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Israeli agricultural planes sprayed chemicals on farmland in Quneitra, Syria, near Kodna and Al-Razaniyeh.
The spraying began on January 25, 2026, with crops yellowing and dying soon after.
Local authorities noted that tests revealed high concentrations of herbicides, posing health and environmental risks.
Similar incidents have been reported in the West Bank, where settlers allegedly sprayed chemicals on crops, leading to substantial losses for farmers.

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Israeli agricultural planes sprayed chemicals on farmland in Quneitra, Syria, near Kodna and Al-Razaniyeh.
The spraying began on January 25, 2026, with crops yellowing and dying soon after.
Local authorities noted that tests revealed high concentrations of herbicides, posing health and environmental risks.
Similar incidents have been reported in the West Bank, where settlers allegedly sprayed chemicals on crops, leading to substantial losses for farmers.