Security forces on the Lebanese border went on high alert briefly on Wednesday evening over an initial fear of a suspected infiltration in the upper Galilee, after suspicious figures were identified near the border fence.
Close to 6pm, residents of Manara, Yiftah, Malkia, Dovev and Avivim in the Ramim mountain range area were instructed to stay in their homes, while kibbutz security squads from Malkia to Metula were called to the area. Roads in the area were also closed for traffic.
- After sending troops to the area, the IDF Spokesman announced no infiltration has occurred, but asked that residents remained in their homes.
Al Arabiya reported that five people, who were suspected to be infiltrators, disappeared when the IDF arrived in the area.
Security presence on the northern border has been increased due to rising tensions following the airstrike on a Hezbollah convoy - largely attributed to Israel - in which 6 Hezbollah fighters and 6 members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards were killed, among them an Iranian general.
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz has cancelled his trip to a NATO conference in Europe.
First published: 18:24, 01.21.15