The IDF spokesperson addressed the crossing of Druze citizens into Syrian territory during the night, stating that "IDF and Border Police forces worked to disperse a violent gathering of dozens of Israeli citizens, after which they crossed the border fence into Syrian territory in the Majdal Shams area while using violence against the forces. The IDF views with great severity any violence against its servicemen and security forces and emphasizes that crossing the fence into Syria constitutes a criminal offense and endangers the public and IDF forces. The forces continue to work to safely return the citizens who crossed the border."

