The sheikhs arrived via buses to the border gate, where they were greeted by their Druze brethren living in Israel in a historic visit to the shrine of Nabi Shu'ayb.
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According to the security decision, over a hundred Druze sheikhs will be able to arrive in Israel from Syria and will be housed in Israel for one night.
Katz said, "There will be no impunity for Islamic terror against Israel in Damascus, nor in any other area."
This week, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Druze from across the separation line would be allowed to enter the Golan Heights for work.
The program of Syrian Druze working in the Golan Heights will start on March 16.
The IDF said it expects to miss its 2025 goal of 4,800 recruits by 1,800.
The Jerusalem Post reported earlier this week Israel would return to fighting in Gaza in about a week and a half, barring a breakthrough in talks.
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Baharav-Miara added that the government must act against individuals who evade draft.
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