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Netanyahu's tour of the Golan buffer zone sends a message to Syria—and Washington

Commentary: Netanyahu’s visit to the Syrian border, backed by a rare high-level entourage, aimed to signal to al-Sharaa and Trump: Israel won’t yield on security; the message appears to have been received

Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.20.25

הכי קרוב לדמשק, על הדרך לביירות: המבצע המיוחד של צה"ל

Closer to Damascus: New revelations from the IDF's special operation in Syria

Operation Green-White revealed: Hundreds of Israeli reservists raid 2 Assad-era arms bases 38 km inside Syria, seizing weapons and noting ridge’s dominance over Damascus-Beirut highway and Hezbollah; veterans recall similar action 52 years ago

Yoav Zitun | 09.14.25

Terrorists fired on soldiers from distance of 300 meters: Details of 'turning point' incident on Golan Heights

Attack took place near the Jordan border; Terrorists were neutralized by precise Israeli airstrikes, with no injuries to Israeli troops; Northern Command expected to announce changes to rules of engagement in the area

Yoav Zitun | 03.26.25

חצי חצאים כוחות הביטחון של סוריה מחסום ב לטקייה, נשיא סוריה אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני

Amid serious threats, Israel is trying to shape a new reality in Syria

Analysis: Armed jihadist groups in Syria led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, Turkey's ambitions and Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists released from prisons threaten Israel; Israel’s three-zone strategy aims to secure the Golan Heights, deter hostile groups and establish long-term stability in the volatile region

Ron Ben-Yishai | 03.11.25

A little snow and a lot of security: Mt. Hermon site welcomes Israelis again after being closed for a year and a half

Mount Hermon reopens to visitors after a prolonged closure due to security concerns; While ski trails remain off limits, visitors can enjoy snow activities, scenic views and local attractions, with tickets purchased in advance through the official website

Yair Kraus | 03.03.25

Mount Hermon resort announces reopening date

Yair Kraus | 02.25.25

Israel braces for 'Coral' winter storm: Temperatures below freezing and snowfall

Snow expected in northern Israel, with the possibility of spreading to Jerusalem and Negev Highlands, but estimated to not be signifcant due to lack of rainfall

Ilana Curiel | 02.21.25

Interceptor fired at malfunctioning IDF drone over fear it would crash in Lebanon

Fearing it would lose a drone inside Lebanese territory, the IDF launched an interceptor on the day its forces withdrew from most of southern Lebanon

Yoav Zitun | 02.18.25

Mount Hermon to reopen to visitors for first time since war

Get your coats and sleds ready! Mount Hermon in northern Israel, closed under military orders, is set to reopen soon with a heightened security presence

Yair Kraus | 02.13.25

High winds, intense cold and snow in the north: The storm arriving from Syria

Floods in the south, snow in the Golan Heights, sandstorms in the Negev are expected on Wednesday and Thursday; But the rainfall amounts will probably be low and will not change the dismal precipitation balance after the dry January

Ilana Curiel | 02.03.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בביקור והערכת מצב בשיא החרמון

IDF will stay on Syrian Mount Hermon 'indefinitely', Defense Minister tells troops

During a visit to Mount Hermon, Israel Katz emphasized that 'the IDF will remain in the security zone indefinitely' and 'we will not rely on others for our defense – here or anywhere else'; He added that Israel 'will not allow hostile forces to establish themselves and we will act against any threat'

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 01.28.25

Closed military zone: Mount Hermon fills with snow

Site usually flooded with Israeli visitors now announced off limits amid high snowfall across all areas of the mountain; rainy spell set to continue across the country

Yair Kraus | 12.30.24

IDF prepares to stay on Syrian Mount Hermon for the whole winter

Military constructing bases at two elevations on Syrian soil, incorporating hypothermia treatment rooms and reinforced structures to withstand heavy snow loads; Teams working urgently to complete the bases before the first snowstorm hits

Yoav Zitun | 12.23.24

Rotor from Israeli helicopter crash 50 years ago recovered in Syrian Hermon

On Independence Day 1974, a Super Frelon helicopter crashed in flames on Mount Hermon during a rescue mission, killing all six crew members; fifty years later, its front rotor was recovered following Israel's capture of the Syrian Hermon

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 12.22.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ערך חיתוך-מצב בשיא החרמון, יחד עם שר הביטחון ישראל כ״ץ, הרמטכ״ל רא״ל הרצי הלוי, מפקד פיקוד צפון אלוף אורי גורדין וראש השב״כ רונן בר

Netanyahu visits Syrian side of Mount Hermon: Israel will remain 'until another arrangement is found'

Prime minister visits site taken over by IDF with heads of the defense establishment; 'We are here at a crossroads to decide on Israel's preparedness in this important place'

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.24

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