During a visit to Old Quneitra near the Syrian border, two diplomats, including the United States ambassador to the United Nations, wore protective gear and received briefings on local security threats. As they were leaving the area, a riot erupted nearby involving Syrian civilians and Israeli troops. The unrest was linked to an attempt by Israeli forces to apprehend a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative. The confrontation included stone-throwing and warning shots fired by the Israeli military. The diplomats did not directly witness the incident.