In a first-of-its-kind operation, Israeli forces this past week raided new enemy outposts in the Mt. Hermon summit area, a section of Syrian territory near the Israeli border where the IDF had not previously operated. The goal of the mission was to eliminate operational threats and confiscate enemy equipment near Israel’s northern frontier.
Elite Units in a Rugged, High-Risk Zone
Operating in challenging mountainous terrain, IDF alpine fighters teamed up with Yahalom combat engineers, one of the IDF’s most elite engineering units. Together, they uncovered military infrastructure, equipment, and an explosive device weighing dozens of kilograms.
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Operations of the 810th Mountain Brigade in the Syrian Hermon Region | IDF Spokesperson
Securing the Northern Border
IDF Raids New Outposts in Hermon Summit Region; RegaNews
According to the IDF, the operation was aimed at neutralizing threats and protecting Israeli civilians and Golan Heights residents, amid ongoing terror activity backed by hostile forces supported by Iran.
“This is a highly sensitive security zone,” the IDF said, “with active enemy elements operating in proximity to the Israeli border.”
Continued Action in the Mt. Hermon Summit Area
The IDF stated that it will continue operating in the Mt. Hermon summit region and along the Syrian border to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and maintain security in the north.
