Israel Declares Permanent Presence on Hermon Mountain

hermon mountain, golan heights, syria - Israeli Defense Minister announces permanent presence on Hermon Mountain in Golan Heights, claiming to protect illegal settlements and northern Israel.

Israel's Permanent Presence on Hermon Mountain

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a permanent presence on Hermon Mountain in the Golan Heights, violating international law by extending their occupation into Syrian territory. Katz emphasized that Israeli soldiers are stationed in the area to protect illegal Jewish settlers in the Golan Heights and residents in northern Israel.

Background

Following intensified conflicts in Syria on November 27, Israel escalated its attacks on Syria after the collapse of the 61-year-old Ba'ath regime on December 8. The Israeli military expanded its occupation by advancing towards the outskirts of Damascus, destroying remaining military infrastructure of the regime.