(Prime Minister's Office-IMRA) Prime Minister Netanyahu said Sunday: "Thousands of people gathered today on the border between Syria and Israel in Majdal Shams. Some broke down the fence and penetrated the Israeli side. Similar attempts were also along our border with Gaza and Lebanon. I have instructed the IDF to act with maximum restraint but to stop the penetration into our borders. We hope the calm and quiet will return soon, but let no one be mistaken, we are determined to protect our borders and our sovereignty. It is important to note that events are taking place on the day that marks the establishment of the State of Israel. As the leaders of these violent demonstrations themselves profess, their struggle is not about the '67 lines but to challenge the very existence of Israel, that they term a 'disaster' that should be corrected. It is important that we face reality with our eyes wide open and know with whom we are dealing and what we are facing."
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