IDF attempts to curb Syrian infiltrations into Israel, return Israelis crossing into Syria
The IDF identified dozens of suspects attempting to infiltrate Israeli territory from Syria, the military stated Wednesday.
The military and Border Police are currently working to disperse the gatherings and prevent further infiltrations
Additionally, several Israeli citizens have crossed into Syrian territory from the Majdal Shams area. The military is currently working on ensuring their safe return.
The IDF emphasized that this is a criminal offense that endangers both the public and the IDF.
Israel's Druze announced it would cross the Syrian border
Israel's Druze spiritual leadership called on its community to prepare to assist their Syrian counterparts 'by all means necessary,' calling for a general strike and national days of rage and mourning across Israel, in a statement published earlier on Wednesday.
The statement, signed by Sheikh Mowafak Tarif, came after the recent escalation of attacks on Syrian Druze communities.
'Regrettably, despite explicit commitments, the IDF and theIsraeli government have taken no meaningful action to stop the killing,' the statement read.
'The leadership is calling on all members of the community to prepare by all necessary means to cross the border in order to assist their slaughtered brethren in Syria.'
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