Benjamin Netanyahu visits Syria’s Mount Hermon: Says, 'We will stay here until...,'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces would remain in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, seized after Assad's ouster until a new security arrangement is in place. Speaking from Mount Hermon, about 10 km from the Golan Heights, Netanyahu highlighted the area's growing strategic importance. Israel seized the land days after Assad's ouster, further solidifying its presence in southern Syria.

Critics have condemned the move, accusing Israel of exploiting the chaos to expand its territory. Log In/Connect with: Fill in your details: Will be displayed Will not be displayed Will be displayed Share this Comment:.