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MaarivSecurity

IDF Soldier Kills Terrorist Attempting to Infiltrate Post in Southern Syria

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Originalתקרית חריגה בדרום סוריה: מחבל התקרב למוצב צה"ל - וחוסל

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  • A terrorist was killed attempting to infiltrate an IDF post in southern Syria.
  • IDF forces at the post opened fire, neutralizing the threat.
  • No Israeli soldiers were harmed in the incident.
  • The IDF is investigating the serious security breach.
  • The IDF reiterated its commitment to securing the area.
IDF Soldier Kills Terrorist Attempting to Infiltrate Post in Southern Syria
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An unusual incident occurred in southern Syria when a terrorist attempted to breach an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) post located between the towns of Khader and Quneitra. IDF forces stationed at the post opened fire, neutralizing the assailant without sustaining any casualties. The IDF has classified the event as serious and has initiated an initial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attempted infiltration. The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, was briefed on the situation in southern Syria.

The IDF stated that it will continue to operate in the security zone of southern Syria and will eliminate any threats to Israeli civilians and IDF forces. Meanwhile, local sources in Quneitra reported that an IDF patrol entered the village of Al-Usbah, situated in the southern rural area of the Quneitra Governorate. At this time, no connection has been established between the patrol's activity in the village and the attempted infiltration of the military post.

MaarivCentre · Jerusalem

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