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Netanyahu Orders IDF to Stay in Mount Hermon and Buffer Zone Until End of 2025, Says Israeli Channel 12

Dec 18, 2024, 09:27 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to maintain their presence in Mount Hermon and the surrounding buffer zone until at least the end of 2025. This directive was reported by multiple sources, including Israeli Channel 12, which stated that Netanyahu conveyed this order during a visit to the Mount Hermon Ridge. The decision reflects Israel's ongoing military strategy in the region, particularly concerning areas it occupies in Syria. The IDF is now preparing for an extended deployment in these territories, as indicated by various news outlets.