IDF: Yesterday (Wednesday), approximately 15 Israeli civilians arrived at the Ghajar area, caused damage to the border fence, and crossed the border to Lebanon. IDF and Israeli border police forces were dispatched to the area to locate and return them to Israel.

The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling.

The IDF strongly condemns such incidents, which constitute an additional incident that disturbs the soldiers’ operational activity in the area and puts them in danger.

Law enforcement authorities are required to hold those involved accountable and to prevent these individuals from repeatedly engaging in this phenomenon, which constitutes a criminal offense.