'Closed military zone': IDF stops civilians near Gaza barrier while attempting to cross border

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News"The area adjacent to the barrier is designated as a closed military zone; entry is strictly prohibited," the military said in a statement.Follow us on GoogleJews who support the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip march near the Israeli border with Gaza, in southern Israel, July 19, 2026(photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFSEPTEMBER 24, 2026 19:22Several civilians crossed into the barrier separating the Gaza Strip from Israel on Thursday, the IDF said.The civilians were then stopped by the military and returned to Israel, with no one managing to cross into Gaza itself, the IDF added."The area adjacent to the barrier is designated as a closed military zone; entry is strictly prohibited," the IDF emphasized in its statement.This is a developing story.See more onFollow us on Google