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The Israeli military detained civilians who crossed or attempted to cross into Syrian territory from the Majdal Shams area on Friday. The detentions follow a reported rise in such attempts this month.
The military held roughly 100 members of the HaBashan Pioneers group who entered the Syrian side of Mount Hermon from the buffer zone. The group said it had crossed the boundary multiple times before and seeks to establish a settlement there.
Roughly 100 members of the HaBashan Pioneers movement were detained by the IDF on July 5, 2026, after entering the Syrian side of Mount Hermon from the buffer zone. The group announced the detentions the same day and said it seeks to establish an Israeli settlement there.
ynet.co.ilApproximately 40 Israeli civilians attempted to cross the border into Syria from the Golan Heights and were apprehended by the military after traveling several hundred meters. The group was returned to Israel and transferred to police for questioning. Police stated that such cros…