Israelis Crossing Border into Syria Detained by IDF
Approximately 14 Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syria near Alon HaBashan on Tuesday evening, prompting a swift response from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). An IDF force that was dispatched to the area located the individuals and returned them to Israeli territory. The civilians, identified as activists from the "Halutzei HaBashan" movement, which aims to establish settlements in Syria, were detained and handed over to the Israel Police for further processing.
The border crossing occurred shortly before 8:00 PM. The IDF stated that the incident constituted a "severe disruption to operational activity" and posed a danger to the security of forces operating in the area. The military strongly condemned the event and urged law enforcement to prosecute those involved.
The IDF also noted that crossing into Syrian territory is not an isolated incident, describing it as a recurring phenomenon that constitutes a criminal offense. The civilians who were brought back to Israel will now be dealt with by the police.
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