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Israel says it will retain position in Mount Hermon and Syrian buffer zone
IsraelSyria
First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 3:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Israel's defense minister said Israel would not leave Mount Hermon or the Syrian buffer zone.
SO WHAT?
The position signals continued Israeli military presence and potential tension along the Syria border.
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Reports behind this event
jpost.comen
Syria condemns visit by defense minister to Mount Hermon IDF base
Aug 25, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon
Aug 25, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
aa.com.tren
Damascus decries Israeli defense chief's visit to occupied buffer zone
Aug 25, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
jpost.comen
Syria condemns visit by defense minister to Mount Hermon IDF base
Aug 25, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
middleeastmonitor.comen
Israel will not leave Mount Hermon, Syrian buffer zone: Defense minister
Aug 25, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC
i24news.tven
Katz: 'Israel Will Not Move From Mt. Hermon As Long As There Are Jihadist Threats'
Aug 25, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
aa.com.tren
Israel will not leave Mount Hermon, Syrian buffer zone: Defense minister
Aug 25, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC