IDF Arrests Iranian Terror Cell, Seizes Weapons Southern Syria

Israeli Defense Forces conducted a cross-border operation in southern Syria, detaining members of an Iranian-backed terror cell based on intelligence gathered over recent weeks. The raid targeted locations near the Golan Heights, where the suspects were found with firearms and grenades, aiming to prevent the entrenchment of Iranian-linked terrorist groups in the region. Troops from the 474th Golan Regional Brigade and Military Intelligence’s Unit 504 carried out the operation in areas including Umm al-Luqos and Ein al-Basili. The IDF emphasized its commitment to ongoing operations to protect Israeli civilians, especially residents of the Golan Heights, from terrorist threats. Syrian media disputed some details of the arrests, reporting that some suspects were coerced into surrendering under threat. This operation follows previous Israeli incursions into southern Syria and reflects continued tensions despite potential normalization talks between the two sides.