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. They were detained and handed over to the Israel Police for further processing.
The group identified as activists from the "Halutzei HaBasan" movement, which aims to establish settlements in Syria. The border crossing occurred shortly before 8:00 PM, and IDF forces initiated a search after receiving a report of their entry into Syrian territory.
The IDF strongly condemned the incident, labeling it a "severe disruption to operational activity" and a danger to the security of forces operating in the area. The military urged law enforcement agencies to prosecute those involved to the fullest extent of the law.
The IDF also stated that crossing into Syria is not an isolated event but a recurring phenomenon that constitutes a criminal offense. The civilians returned to Israel will now be dealt with by the police.
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