Unusual incident in southern Syria: terrorist approached IDF outpost and was eliminated

A terrorist attempted to infiltrate an IDF outpost in the Hader-Quneitra area in southern Syria and was eliminated by fire from the troops. The Bashan Division has launched an initial investigation into the circumstances of the incident and is examining how the terrorist managed to approach the outpost. The IDF stated that it will continue to operate in the security zone and remove threats.

A terrorist attempted to infiltrate an IDF outpost in the area between Hader and Quneitra in southern Syria, within the security zone where forces operate. An IDF force that spotted him opened fire and eliminated him. There were no casualties among IDF forces. The IDF defines the incident as a serious one. The Bashan Division has begun an initial investigation into the circumstances of the incident, including examining how the terrorist managed to approach the outpost and what circumstances preceded the infiltration attempt. Meanwhile, local sources in Quneitra reported that a patrol of forces entered the village of Al-Usbah, located in the southern rural area of Quneitra province. At this stage, it has not been reported whether there is a connection between the activity in the village and the infiltration attempt on the outpost. The IDF stated: "The IDF will continue to operate in the security zone in southern Syria and remove any threat to the citizens of the State of Israel and IDF forces."