WATCH: IDF releases exclusive footage confirming recent raids in Syrian territory

The IDF spokesman confirmed in a statement issued this evening (Saturday) that army forces had carried out several raids in Syrian territory.

This followed numerous reports in Syria about IDF forces' activity in the area. At the same time, the army also revealed footage from the raids - in which the fighters are seen carrying out the searches.

The IDF published footage of the numerous weapons that were located, but refrained from specifying exactly where the raids were carried out or when they took place.

The IDF spokesman's statement said that "in the past week, paratroopers, armor and the Yahalam unit under the command of Brigade 474 led targeted raids in Syrian territory due to intelligence indications."

The statement said that "the forces located, confiscated and destroyed numerous weapons, including: rifles, ammunition, missiles and other military equipment. IDF forces will continue their activities to eliminate any threat and strengthen the defense of the State of Israel and its residents."