Several Israeli civilians arrived at the Mount Hermon area overnight and attempted to enter Syria, according to N12. IDF troops prevented the crossing and transferred the detainees to police. The incident follows three similar attempts in the past week, including a detention of 70 activists from the 'Bashan Pioneers' group on Sunday.
The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday that the IDF detained several Israeli civilians attempting to cross into Syria from Mount Hermon in what the military described as the third such incident in recent weeks. Now, a new report from N12 indicates a fourth attempt occurred overnight Thursday: several civilians arrived at the Mount Hermon area and tried to cross the border. IDF troops on site prevented the crossing and transferred them to police for further handling.
The first and second incidents involved the 'Bashan Pioneers' activist group, which advocates for establishing Israeli communities in Syria. On Sunday, the IDF detained about 70 activists from the group near Mount Hermon. On Monday, another attempt was thwarted, with the IDF condemning the actions as a criminal offense that endangers civilians and disrupts operations.
The IDF has repeatedly warned that such crossings are illegal and dangerous, and has called for prosecutions. The frequency of attempts — at least four in the past week — suggests the phenomenon is not diminishing, despite the military's efforts to secure the border.
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