A recent incident in southern Syria has brought attention to a fringe group of Israeli settlers. The group has been making incursions into Syria with the goal of establishing Jewish settlements. The Israeli military has been occupying the area in southern Syria for over a year.

During a nighttime operation, soldiers noticed a group of men with long curls, indicating they were religious Jews, and held their fire. Further details about this group and their activities are available from Israel's public broadcaster and the Israeli military, as reported by The Associated Press.