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Israel will remain at Hermon until 'another arrangement is found,' Netanyahu says during assessment

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conducted a situational assessment on Tuesday at the Hermon Ridge with several senior defense officials, where he announced that Israel would remain there until "another arrangement is found," the Prime Minister's Office announced. 

The visit included Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Northern Command chief Ori Gordin, and head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar. 

Netanyahu reviewed the IDF's deployment in the area and established guidelines for the future, the Prime Minister's Office noted. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking from Mount Hermon during a situational assessment with senior defense officials, December 17, 2024 (GPO).

Netanyahu said that Israel would continue to remain at the Hermon, stating, "We are here for a situational assessment to decide on Israel's deployment in this important location until another arrangement is found that ensures the security of the state."