The IDF on Thursday morning condemned the breach of the border into Lebanon by a group of girls and criticized the police, calling for the legal process to be exhausted, according to a report by ynet.
On Thursday morning, the IDF condemned the breach of the border into Lebanon by a group of girls and criticized the police, calling for the legal process to be exhausted, according to a report by ynet. The statement marks the latest in a series of condemnations from the military since the incident on Wednesday.
The incident began on Wednesday afternoon when approximately 15 Israeli civilians, including minors, crossed into Lebanon near the border community of Ghajar, damaging the border fence. The IDF and Border Police located and returned all individuals to Israel, handing them over to the Israel Police. The military condemned the incident as a criminal offense that endangers troops and disrupts operational activity. The activists were identified as members of the Uri Tzafon movement, and police later sought to extend the detention of 11 of them, including six minors. Earlier reports indicated the group included girls, who were quoted saying they sought to promote Jewish settlement in Lebanon.
The IDF has previously called on law enforcement to act decisively against such border breaches, as The Zioneer reported on Monday, Jul 6. Meanwhile, police have called on the military to take legal action against soldiers who misuse their weapons, as reported on Thursday, Jul 30. The current incident highlights ongoing tensions between the military and police over the handling of security incidents.
The exact number of girls involved and the full details of the breach remain unconfirmed. The legal proceedings are ongoing.
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