Classified Israeli Military Phone Found in Southern Syria Amid Security Tensions

In southern Syria, civilians recorded finding a classified Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) phone in the buffer zone on Tuesday morning, reportedly lost by an IDF soldier during operations. The IDF confirmed the incident is known and under investigation, with relevant authorities managing the case. The phone likely went missing during reserve forces' security activities in the southern Syrian area.

Earlier this week, the IDF spokesperson reported that on Saturday, soldiers from the Etzioni Brigade (6), operating under the 210th Division command, neutralized several armed militants in southern Syria. The discovery of the phone comes amid heightened Israeli concerns following U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that Syria would handle Hezbollah in Lebanon. This prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene a special meeting with top security officials to formulate a response, as there is apprehension about Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's forces potentially deploying in Lebanon.

President al-Sharaa responded to Trump's remarks, clarifying in an interview that his words were misinterpreted and that Syrian troops would not enter Lebanon imminently. He emphasized the need for joint solutions in Lebanon, possibly involving Syria, but denied intentions of war or returning to previous Syrian policies in Lebanon. Al-Sharaa expressed a preference for dialogue, acknowledging issues with Hezbollah but supporting Lebanon's stability and its factions, including Hezbollah.