Mount Hermon

IDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border - report

Military observers halted an airstrike moments before it launched to hit five Israeli activists near Mount Hermon after realizing the suspected infiltrators were activists with HaBashan Pioneers.

JULY 21, 2026|ByRUBY SADIKMAN

Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.

A member of the HaBashan Pioneers movement puts on tefillin on Mount Hermon, July 9, 2026.

Israeli settler group crosses Syria border again, spends night on Mount Hermon

Following their activities earlier this week, a group of activists once again climbed into the Mount Hermon area, in the newly controlled areas under IDF authority beyond the official border line.

JULY 9, 2026|ByELI ASHKENAZI

Direction and distance sign for the Syrian capital of Damascus at Mount Bental Israeli military outpost on the Syrian border

Israel’s Syria border dilemma: When activism undermines security policy - analysis

The repeated entry of Israeli activists into Syria highlights a legal and security dilemma as authorities struggle to deter violations of the buffer zone.

JULY 7, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

The IDF's Lavi Hummer in an undated photograph

IDF unveils upgraded Hummer, featuring 'first of its kind' turbo system

“There are some minor differences in appearance, but the real change is on the inside,” unit commander, Maj. A. said to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, while operating the Lavi in real time.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

Sukkot activities: Hiking and family fun

Sukkot is a great time for family as well as self-reflection, and there's nowhere better to od this than in one of Israel’s nature parks or national heritage sites.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021ByMEITAL SHARABI

Runners race to the top of Mt. Hermon in annual challenge

The race ends at the top of Mount Hermon, 2040m above sea level, by the upper cable car station and overlooking the scenic path below.

JUNE 9, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Sites close as snow falls on Mt. Hermon just in time for Passover

In addition to snow on the mountain, water levels in the Kinneret have also risen.

MARCH 26, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Snow at the Hermon Mountain ski site, Jan. 18, 2021

Rivlin visits IDF snow mountain patrol Alpinist unit on Mount Hermon

Rivlin made his way up the mountain to the alpinists' hut by Snow Cat to speak to the unit soldiers and offer a few words of encouragement, as well as his thanks.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF