The Israeli military confirmed it had conducted cross-border raids and arrests inside Syrian territory. The announcement, made early Sunday, marks a rare public acknowledgment of Israeli operations beyond its borders — and signals a potential shift in the intensity of regional confrontations.
According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), troops carried out what it described as “targeted operations” inside Syria, resulting in the detention of several individuals allegedly linked to hostile activities against Israel.
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The military did not provide specific details about the identities of those arrested or the precise location of the operations but maintained that the mission was “necessary for national security.”
The Syrian government has yet to issue an official response, but local media in the region have reported heightened military activity near border towns and rural outposts. The situation remains fluid, and observers fear the latest development could further inflame an already volatile region.
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