IDF retrieves three Israeli civilians who crossed into Syria at Mount Hermon

Three Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syrian territory at the Mount Hermon area overnight Tuesday. IDF soldiers were dispatched to locate them and returned them to Israeli territory. The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling. The IDF strongly condemned the incident, stating it disturbs soldiers' operational activity and puts them in danger. The military called on law enforcement authorities to bring those involved to justice and prevent repeated incidents, which constitute a criminal offense.