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Syria Condemns Israeli Defense Minister Katz’s Visit to Mount Hermon, Demands Immediate Withdrawal
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 25, 2026
What happened
Syria condemned Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz’s visit to Mount Hermon as a violation of sovereignty and demanded Israel’s immediate withdrawal. Katz reaffirmed Israel’s military presence there due to jihadist threats. Syria called on the international community to enforce Israel’s compliance with ceasefire agreements.
- 01Syria denounces Israeli Defense Minister Katz’s Mount Hermon visit as a sovereignty violation.
- 02Damascus demands Israel’s immediate and full withdrawal from Syrian-controlled areas.
- 03Syria accuses Israel of breaching the 1974 disengagement agreement and international law.
- 04Katz affirmed Israel’s continued military presence at Mount Hermon amid jihadist threats.
- 05Syria urges the international community to enforce respect for ceasefire lines.
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Now 14Right · HebrewAug 25, 2026
Syria Condemns Israeli Defense Minister Katz’s Visit to Mount Hermon, Demands Immediate Withdrawal
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Israeli Defense Minister Katz Vows IDF Will Stay on Mount Hermon Amid Threats
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