The IDF declared a 'Turkish Horse' security alert on the northern border after a group of Haredi worshipers was detected crossing the border fence near the Tziforen outpost, according to Channel 12's Guy Varon. The worshipers crossed in vehicles to pray at the tomb of Rabbi Ashi, an ancient sage, which is located on the Lebanese side adjacent to the outpost. The incident was quickly resolved and declared under control, with the worshipers being removed from the area.
The incident began at approximately 18:34 Jerusalem time when the IDF detected a breach of the border fence near the Tziforen outpost in the northern sector. The 'Turkish Horse' procedure, a standard alert for suspected border infiltration, was declared. Upon investigation, the IDF determined that the group consisted of Haredi worshipers who had crossed into Lebanese territory in vehicles to pray at the tomb of Rabbi Ashi, a prominent Talmudic sage traditionally believed to be buried there. The site is located adjacent to the outpost on the Lebanese side. The incident was quickly resolved and declared under control, with the worshipers being removed from the area. No injuries or damage were reported.
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