The IDF confirmed Monday that Israeli civilians crossed into Syrian territory, condemning the incident 'strongly' as a serious disruption to operational activity and a danger to forces in the area, according to a military source.
The IDF on Monday officially labeled the cross-border incident near Mount Hermon a 'serious disruption' to operational activity, after Israeli civilians crossed into Syrian territory. The military confirmed the characterization through a source quoted by Nitzan Shapira (N12), describing the incident as 'another case of serious disruption to operational activity and a danger to the security of IDF forces operating in the area.' The development follows a rapid sequence of reports earlier today.
At 13:46 Jerusalem, N12 journalist Guy Varon reported that Israeli activists had again ascended to the Mount Hermon area beyond the border, which is under IDF control. Minutes later, the IDF confirmed the detention of two Israeli civilians who crossed into Syrian territory near Mount Hermon, stating they were transferred to the Israel Police. The military condemned the crossing as a criminal offense endangering troops and disrupting operations. The detainees were then identified as activists from the Bashan Pioneers movement, with reports noting that police have repeatedly released such activists despite criminal offenses. At the same time, the IDF officially confirmed the crossing and issued a strong condemnation.
At 14:41 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported a military source citing a 'serious disruption' to IDF operations, without specifying the nature. The current update now ties that disruption directly to the border crossing. Mount Hermon, a strategically sensitive area on the border with Syria, has seen repeated activist attempts to enter territory beyond the ceasefire line, which the IDF views as a security risk. The Bashan Pioneers movement advocates for establishing Israeli presence in the Golan Heights region.
No further details have been disclosed — including the number of civilians involved, their current status, or the exact location of the crossing. The IDF has not provided an update on the detainees' legal proceedings, and the police's handling of the case remains unspecified.
6 developments
- StrongIDF confirms it prevented Israeli civilians from crossing into Syria at Mount Hermon
- ConfirmedIDF detains settler activists after overnight attempt to cross into Syria at Mount Hermon
- StrongIDF detains Israelis who crossed into Syria
- StrongIDF detained 70 'Bashan Pioneers' activists attempting to cross into Syria at Mount Hermon
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