Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has directed the military to make preparations to maintain control of Mount Hermon, a strategic height on Syrian territory recently seized by Israel. This move comes in the aftermath of the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with the Israeli government characterizing it as a temporary security measure.
Katz has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to ready for winter deployment at the summit, citing the significant security importance of retaining control over Mount Hermon due to developments in Syria. The IDF spokesperson emphasized the need for appropriate facilities and special preparations to accommodate soldiers during their stay at the summit, given the harsh weather conditions.
In a social media post on Friday, Katz shared a photo of himself and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the occupied Golan Heights, overlooking the Syrian peak of Mount Hermon. The caption highlighted the return of Mount Hermon to Israeli control after 51 years, describing it as an exciting historical moment.
