RELATED:Syrian 'Nakba' protester arrested in Tel AvivAnalysis: IDF worried border protests just beginningIDF soldiers also opened fire at the legs of some of the protesters who managed to penetrate the LAF perimeter and reach the border fence. Lebanese media reported that 10 people were killed. But senior IDF officers said on Monday that it was likely that most of the dead were killed by the LAF gunfire.The decision not to release the video was made during consultations between the IDF and the Prime Minister’s Office, both of which were concerned that its release to the public could embarrass the LAF, and in turn deter the Lebanese army from responding aggressively the next time protesters try to storm the border.The quality of the video was also said to be poor.The IDF’s investigation into the breaching of Israel’s border with Syria continued on Monday, as the Engineering Corps repaired the damage caused to the fence where around 100 Palestinians infiltrated the Druze village of Majdal Shams.The IDF probe is focusing on intelligence and operational failures that led to the incident.There were conflicting reports regarding the number of Syrians killed in the clashes with IDF soldiers along the border. Sources in the Northern Command said on Monday that only one body had been returned from Israel to Syria and could not confirm Syrian media reports that Israeli gunfire killed two protesters.At the same time, IDF officers downplayed reports of tension brewing between the Northern Command and Military Intelligence over the failures that led to the border infiltration on Sunday. The Northern Command had prepared for larger demonstrations near the Quneitra Crossing but not near Majdal Shams.
IDF withholds video of Lebanese firing on protesters
After consultations with PMO, IDF determines that releasing footage could prevent Lebanese Army from responding to future protests.
RELATED:Syrian 'Nakba' protester arrested in Tel AvivAnalysis: IDF worried border protests just beginningIDF soldiers also opened fire at the legs of some of the protesters who managed to penetrate the LAF perimeter and reach the border fence. Lebanese media reported that 10 people were killed. But senior IDF officers said on Monday that it was likely that most of the dead were killed by the LAF gunfire.The decision not to release the video was made during consultations between the IDF and the Prime Minister’s Office, both of which were concerned that its release to the public could embarrass the LAF, and in turn deter the Lebanese army from responding aggressively the next time protesters try to storm the border.The quality of the video was also said to be poor.The IDF’s investigation into the breaching of Israel’s border with Syria continued on Monday, as the Engineering Corps repaired the damage caused to the fence where around 100 Palestinians infiltrated the Druze village of Majdal Shams.The IDF probe is focusing on intelligence and operational failures that led to the incident.There were conflicting reports regarding the number of Syrians killed in the clashes with IDF soldiers along the border. Sources in the Northern Command said on Monday that only one body had been returned from Israel to Syria and could not confirm Syrian media reports that Israeli gunfire killed two protesters.At the same time, IDF officers downplayed reports of tension brewing between the Northern Command and Military Intelligence over the failures that led to the border infiltration on Sunday. The Northern Command had prepared for larger demonstrations near the Quneitra Crossing but not near Majdal Shams.