Israeli troops in Syria stole a herd of around 250 goats and smuggled them into the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli media.
Israel’s Channel 12, citing information from police authorities, said the incident took place two weeks ago.
According to the report, a battalion from the Golan Brigade, which operates in the occupied Golan Heights, was conducting an operation in Syria when it identified the herd belonging to Syrian farmers.
Soldiers reportedly loaded the goats on to trucks that appeared to have been prepared in advance, and initially brought them into Israeli territory.
They were later transported to a number of farms in illegal outposts in the West Bank.
The Israeli military told Channel 12 that as a result of the incident, the commander of the team was dismissed from service, the company commander was reprimanded, and the entire team was suspended for a period of time.
The incident became known the morning after the smuggling took place when farmers in the occupied Golan Heights noticed dozens of goats wandering around the streets.
It was reported to the Israeli army, prompting an investigation.
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