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Why Lebanon's Mount Dov is key to securing Israel’s northern border - analysis

The formerly Syrian-administered area, conquered by Israel in 1967, has been the site of many Hezbollah-related incidents, which have reinforced its importance for national defense.

 Activity of the 810th Brigade on Mount Dov.
A guard carrying a weapon stands at the main entrance to the industrial city in Hassia, in Homs, Syria March 19, 2025.

Syrian regime thwarted Hezbollah weapons smuggling attempts, CENTCOM announces

 Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017.

Syria tentatively warms Lebanon relations while keeping Hezbollah at bay - analysis

 Smoke billows over northern Israel after rockets were fired from Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, by Israel's border with Lebanon, May 17, 2024.

Upper Galilee leaders warn bureaucracy, neglect can determine the future of Israel’s north frontier


Syrian Hezbollah agent indicted for spying, terrorism after capture in Israel

Ayat Abdullah and another man, Abed Al-Rahman, were recruited and paid to observe and report on IDF troops along the Syrian border.

 Israeli soldiers patrol the area following this morning's border incident at the border fence with Syria, in southern Golan Heights, on January 29, 2023.

Home Front Command to drill massive riots, evacuating civilians under fire - watch

The military wants to be able to send troops before violence breaks out, and not in response to the violence.

 IDF 'Chariot of Fire' drill.

Netanyahu to Nasrallah: Want a fight? You’ll get ‘unimaginable’ response

Jerusalem trades barbs with Hezbollah as IAF head tries to convince Moscow that Israel can’t be blamed for loss of plane.

ISRAEL AIR FORCE Commander Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin (second right) meets with senior Russian officials in Moscow yesterday

Missiles shot down over two Syrian air bases, source unknown

Asked about the missile attack, an Israeli military spokesman said: "We don't comment on such reports."

A missile is seen crossing over Damascus, Syria April 14, 2018. SANA/Handout via REUTERS

Hezbollah media: ISIS leader Baghdadi was reported in Syrian town

Syria's army declared victory over Islamic State on Thursday, saying its capture of the jihadists' last town in the country marked the collapse of their three-year, hard-line reign in the region.

 Al-Baghdadi proclaimed himself 'caliph,' or ruler of all Muslims, from the pulpit of the al-Nuri Mosque on July 4, 2014

America’s missed opportunity in Syria

Israel has long warned about the strong footprint left by the Iranians in Syria and neighboring Iraq.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 7, 2017.

Analysis: Who wins and loses from Syrian ceasefire deal?

Jordan played a key role in deal that concerns Israel and shows Washington is playing a new role in southern Syria.

Smoke rises following an explosion on the Syrian side near the Quneitra border crossing between the Golan Heights and Syria, August 29, 2014.

Israeli Defense Minister to Syria: 'Don't test us'

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman had stern words for Syria after spillover from the Syrian Civil war landed in Israeli territory for the fifth time in one week.

IDF tanks are seen along the Golan Heights border with Syria

Intelligence minister says Syria strike 'consistent' with Israeli policy

Arab media reported Israel airstrike against Hezbollah weapons depot near Damascus International Airport overnight.

Israeli f-15 fighter jet

Why did the IDF employ top-tier anti-ballistic tech against Syria strike?

While there are few doubts about the IAF's ability to prevail strikes like Thursday night's, what comes next?

IAF fighter jets during the Red Flag joint exercise at Nellis air force base in Nevada