The IDF said Thursday that two Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syria from the Mount Hermon area. Soldiers located them and returned them to Israeli territory, and they were handed over to police. The military strongly condemned the incident as a criminal offense that endangers soldiers and disrupts operations, and called for prosecution. According to reports, the civilians are associated with the 'Bashan Pioneers' group, and this marks the 18th such crossing attempt in recent months.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Thursday that two Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syria from the Mount Hermon area. IDF troops dispatched to the scene located the individuals and returned them to Israeli territory, where they were detained and handed over to the Israel Police for further handling.
The military strongly condemned the incident, stating it constitutes a serious disruption of operational activity and endangers the safety of IDF troops. The IDF called on law enforcement to prosecute those involved to prevent further occurrences.
According to reports, the two civilians are affiliated with the 'Bashan Pioneers' group, which has been advocating for the establishment of settlements in southern Syria. The group has been involved in multiple similar crossing attempts in recent weeks. This incident marks the 18th such crossing attempt in recent months, according to monitored reports.
The Zioneer reported earlier today on the IDF's response to the incident, noting the recurring pattern of such crossings.
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