In the early hours of the night between Sunday and Monday, three right-wing activists crossed the border into Syria but were shortly returned to Israel by IDF soldiers. Following their return, the military handed them over to police for further processing, and an extension of their detention is expected to be requested in court. The activists expressed their determination to continue advocating for the recognition of Jewish settlement in the region despite the legal repercussions.

This incident mirrors a previous event in August when dozens of Israelis, including families, illegally crossed into Syria near the Alon HaBashan settlement with the intent to establish a settlement. At that time, IDF soldiers were deployed to manage the situation, highlighting the criminal nature of such border crossings and the risks they pose to both the public and IDF forces. The IDF classified these crossings as serious offenses that require legal action.

One of the activists, Amos Azaria, argued that they were not invading enemy territory but were in a zone previously controlled by Israel, recalling that no fence was breached during their crossing. This claim reflects the broader context of certain right-wing groups in Israel pushing for expanded Jewish settlements in contested regions, raising significant questions about legality, border security, and the political ramifications of such actions as Israel grapples with its territorial disputes and community safety.