Israeli forces to occupy Mount Hermon peaks in Syria, says foreign minister

Israeli Defence Minister Yisrael Katz has confirmed that the peaks of Mount Hermon in Syria have been fully occupied.

In a statement, Katz described the moment as "a touching historical moment," recalling a visit to the Golan Heights with Prime Minister Netanyahu, where they observed the occupied peaks of Syrian Mount Hermon.

Katz also revealed that he had instructed the military to prepare to maintain a presence on the summit of Mount Hermon throughout the winter, emphasising the strategic security importance of Israel's control over the area, particularly given the ongoing instability in Syria