IDF Arrests Hamas Suspects, Confiscates Weapons in Southern Syria Raid

Israeli troops from the Alexandroni Brigade conducted an overnight raid in the southern Syrian village of Beit Jinn, detaining several individuals whom the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified as Hamas operatives planning attacks against Israeli civilians and military personnel. The operation involved rapid movement, with the troops arresting suspects and confiscating weapons before returning to Israel for interrogation by Military Intelligence Unit 504. Syria's interior ministry disputed the Israeli claims, stating the detainees were local civilians and reporting one person killed during the raid. This incident follows heightened Israeli military activity in southern Syria and occurs amid ongoing indirect talks between Syria and Israel aimed at reducing regional tensions. The conflicting narratives highlight the continuing volatility and complex security dynamics along the Israel-Syria border. The IDF has maintained a presence in southern Syria to counter threats and prevent attacks against Israeli targets.