Jerusalem, December 31, : , An Israeli citizen who crossed into Lebanon just a few weeks back was returned to Israel, according to the Israeli military.The Israeli military released a statement saying that the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), troops had conducted an operational joint effort with UNIFIL, UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UN Interim Force in Lebanon), and Israeli security officers.They also returned an Israeli civilian who crossed into Lebanon’s Blue Line a few weeks back.”
According to Xinhua, the Israeli civilian was brought back to Rosh Hanikra Crossing on Israel’s northern frontier.
According to the statement, the 25-year old man was from southern Israel’s Negev Desert region.He apparently entered Lebanese territory “voluntarily” and “consciously”.
Ran Kochav was a spokesperson of the Israeli military.He stated to the Hebrew-language Ha’aretz newspaper, that the man had apparently planned to join Hezbollah (an Iranian-backed military organization and party in Lebanon).
Kochav stated that he was captured by Lebanese troops immediately upon crossing the border.
According to the spokesperson for Israel’s military, the man had a criminal history and was suffering from a mental disorder.
Israel and Lebanon do not have diplomatic relations and Israeli law prohibits citizens from travelling to Lebanon.
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