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IDF Rescues 15 Israelis, Far-Right Settlement Push Strains Forces

8/7/2026

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IDF Rescues Civilians

IDF and police rescued 15 Israeli civilians, mostly teenage girls, after they crossed into southern Lebanon near Ghajar on Tuesday.
The Dvora reconnaissance commando unit of the 91st Division and other forces searched for about four hours, with one girl missing during that time.
Police forwarded six investigation files to prosecutors.
Officials say courts often release suspects quickly, leaving no deterrent.

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Uri Tzafon Annexes

The ultranationalist Uri Tzafon movement began advertising residential plots in occupied southern Lebanon, renaming towns with Hebrew names and urging the expulsion of civilians and annexation.
Far-right members of Israel’s ruling coalition have publicly backed the settlement agenda, which follows a July 2026 Syrian incursion by the sister Bashan Pioneers group.
IDF commanders say the activist raids pull troops from frontline duties and require costly search-and-rescue operations.

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IDF Rescues Civilians

IDF and police rescued 15 Israeli civilians, mostly teenage girls, after they crossed into southern Lebanon near Ghajar on Tuesday.
The Dvora reconnaissance commando unit of the 91st Division and other forces searched for about four hours, with one girl missing during that time.
Police forwarded six investigation files to prosecutors.
Officials say courts often release suspects quickly, leaving no deterrent.

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