Defense Minister: Israel Will Remain on Mount Hermon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz cited lessons from October 7 and ongoing northern front threats as reasons for the Israel Defense Forces to maintain control over Mount Hermon and protect Druze civilians.
- Israel's Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated that the army will remain on Mount Hermon to protect the Golan and Galilee communities from Syrian threats.
- Israeli forces conducted raids in the village of Suweisa and opened fire on residents amid rising tensions.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shaibani condemned Israel's incursions, claiming they violated the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
- Katz emphasized that Israel will maintain its presence in occupied positions while discussions of a non-aggression agreement continue.
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Israel to remain in newly occupied areas in Syria: Israeli minister
Israeli minister of military affairs Israel Katz says Tel Aviv has no intention of withdrawing from Mount Hermon in southwest Syria or other recently occupied areas of the Arab country.
Negotiations With Syria Are Not What You Think - Israel Unwired
Yisrael Katz, Israel’s Defense Minister, announced that the IDF will maintain control over Mount Hermon and a security zone to protect Golan Heights and Galilee communities, citing lessons from October 7 and potential northern threats. This comes amid diplomatic talks with Syria and reports of a possible ceasefire. Katz emphasized preventing the Israel-Syria border from becoming a threat and pledged to protect Syria’s Druze population from local…


Israel to remain in Syria, says Israeli defense minister
The IDF will remain on Mount Hermon and in the Syrian security zone "to protect the communities of the Golan and the Galilee," said Israel Katz.The post Israel to remain in Syria, says Israeli defense minister appeared first on JNS.org.
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