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Israeli settlers attempt to cross into Syrian side of Hermon, detained by IDF
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- The IDF detained about 100 activists from the HaBashan Pioneers settler movement after they crossed from the Israel-Syria buffer zone into Syrian territory on Mount Hermon, an incident condemned by the military.
- The activists accused the IDF of using severe violence and confiscating their phones during the detention, despite their claims of peaceful behavior.
- HaBashan Pioneers aim to establish an Israeli settlement in the area, arguing that civilian settlement is necessary to solidify Israeli control and prevent erosion of authority by hostile groups.
- The group cited recent attacks by Syrian terrorists in the Golan Heights and warned that without settlement, Israel risks losing control similar to the Lebanese border situation.
- Previous attempts by HaBashan members to cross into Syria have resulted in detentions, with Israeli authorities highlighting the dangers such actions pose to soldiers and civilians.
