Mechanized units of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have invaded Syria's southern Quneitra Governorate, Al Ekhbariya television reports.

Israeli forces on Tuesday conducted a special operation in Taranj, from where one of the patrol units continued to move towards Khodr.

In southern Quneitra, IDF soldiers were seen near the Tell Ahmar hill and Al-Asbah village, where temporary checkpoints were set up.

And in the central part of the governorate, IDF soldiers captured Kudna village and forbade residents from leaving their homes.