Mount Hermon

IDF Alpinist Unit conducts cross-border operation from Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon

IDF troops operated in complex mountainous terrain using specialized capabilities to gather intelligence and locate terrorist infrastructure.

The IDF Alpinist Unit preventing cross-border terror from the Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon, March 28, 2026.
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Croissant, Dam in Majdal Shams.

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 Activity of the 810th Brigade on Mount Dov.

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'Dangerous Israeli escalations': Abu Dhabi, Damascus condemn IDF operations in Syria

The Emirati Foreign Ministry issued a statement slamming the “incursions.” Abu Dhabi said it has reiterated the “UAE's unwavering support for Syria's stability over all its territories."

IDF soldiers operating in Syria

Israel to remain at peak of Mount Hermon and buffer zone in Syria, Defense Minister Katz says

Katz added that the IDF will also continue to protect the Druze in Syria.

 Activities of 810th Brigade Troops on Mount Hermon

Syria says Israel takes some territory around Mount Hermon despite talks

Syria accuses Israel of sending 60 soldiers to Mount Hermon, violating its sovereignty and escalating regional tensions. The incident comes amid ongoing US-mediated talks on southern Syria.

AN IDF APC enters Syria at the ceasefire line (illustrative).

Four IDF soldiers injured by hand grenade explosion in southern Syria

The IDF has launched an investigation to understand why the soldiers collected the grenade instead of detonating it on-site.

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024

As IDF stays inside Lebanon to deter Hezbollah, 'Post' embeds in deepest of five outposts

The position is heavily fortified, with large trenches and a sizable complement of soldiers, with additional IDF units nearby the border able to race over and reinforce the position on short notice.

Israeli soldiers seen in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on February 8, 2024

More than a kibbutz: Kfar Giladi Hotel blends history, comfort, and borderland calm

By situating hospitality at the nexus of agriculture, history, and borderland experience, the hotel creates added value beyond conventional hospitality.

Kfar Giladi.

While you’re dying of heat, this place in Israel feels like autumn

Mount Hermon reopens after 2 years, offering cool weather, new summer activities, and free guided tours at 2,040 meters - a perfect escape from the Israeli heat.

 Mount Hermon

IDF 'Alpine' Unit raids Syrian Assad-era command posts to prevent weapons smuggling

Reservists of the IDF's 810th Brigade have uncovered command posts, over three tons of ammunition leftover from Assad's regime on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon.

Weapons located and confiscated in the area

WATCH: Looking down on Syria, Lebanon, Israel: 'Post' makes first ever visit to Syrian Hermon

Reporter's Notebook: At 9,232 feet above sea level, I looked down on Syria, Lebanon, and Israel all at the same time.

Yonah Jeremy Bob embeds with IDF on Syrian side of Golan Heights, March 11, 2025.

Mount Hermon reopens for visitors for first time since Oct 7

"There is a great buzz this morning," said Rafael Naveh, CEO of the Mount Hermon site. "We have been waiting for this moment for too long, and we welcome it.

 Israelis can begin enjoying the snow in Mount Hermon.