IDF: A short while ago, approximately 40 Israeli civilians gathered near the Israel-Syria border. After a few minutes, the civilians crossed the border and continued several hundred meters into Syria.

IDF soldiers operating at the location returned the civilians to Israeli territory and apprehended them at the scene.

The apprehended civilians have been transferred to the Israel Police.

The IDF strongly condemns this incident and emphasizes its severity, which constitutes a criminal offense that endangers civilians and IDF troops.