Israeli Army Claims Detention of Dozens of Israeli Civilians Attempting to Cross into Syria
The Israel Defense Forces stated on the evening of the 5th local time that the military detained several dozen Israeli civilians who attempted to cross into Syrian territory that day.
The military reported that earlier that day, dozens of Israeli civilians tried to cross the border into Syria. IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene to prevent this and detained these individuals, subsequently handing them over to Israeli police for further processing.
In the statement, the IDF condemned the border-crossing attempt, labeling it a "serious incident" and a "criminal act" that jeopardizes the safety of Israeli soldiers and civilians.
According to Israeli sources on the 5th, the detainees are from an Israeli settler organization that has attempted multiple times over the past year to enter Syrian territory to establish settlements, and has "gained support from some Israeli lawmakers."
The IDF did not disclose the specific location of the attempted border crossing, nor did it provide further details about the incident.
The Israel Defense Forces detained dozens of Israeli civilians attempting to cross into Syrian territory on the 5th of the month. The IDF described the incident as a serious event and a criminal act that jeopardizes the safety of soldiers and civilians. The detainees are associated with a settler organization that has previously attempted to establish settlements in Syria, reportedly with some support from Israeli lawmakers.
- Israeli civilians attempted to cross into Syria.
- Dozens were detained by the Israel Defense Forces.
- The IDF condemned the crossing attempt as a serious incident.
- The detainees are linked to a settler organization.
- The IDF transferred the detainees to Israeli police for further processing.