Two Israelis Crossed Border into Syria, Returned by IDF

Two Israeli citizens crossed the border into Syria in the Hermon area. An IDF force located them and returned them to Israel. They were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling. The IDF condemned the incident as a serious disruption to operational activity.

Two Israeli citizens crossed the border into Syria today (Thursday) in the Hermon area. The IDF spokesperson stated that a force dispatched to the point located them and returned them to Israeli territory. The two were detained and transferred to the Israel Police for further handling. The IDF condemned the incident, calling it "a serious disruption to operational activity and a danger to the security of IDF forces." It was further stated that law enforcement authorities are required to prosecute those involved to the fullest extent.