MK Hamed Amar from Yisrael Beiteinu, a member of the Druze community, entered Syrian territory with security forces, claiming he joined IDF forces to bring back Druze youths who had crossed over. This was reported by his office, which added: "Amar is still in Syria working to return the youths who crossed the border." The statement emphasized that he "entered with security forces." Additionally, MK Afif Abd from Likud, also a member of the Druze community, crossed the border into Syria.