Mount Hermon

Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend

Many travelers are now looking for short winter breaks in the North that combine an alpine atmosphere, snowy views, and a relatively easy drive from the center of the country.

Snow in the northern Golan Heights
‘AN INTERIM agreement that could one day make it possible to sip hot chocolate in a lodge at the base of a bunny hill on the Syrian half of Mount Hermon is something that may be within reach.’ Here, the first snow this winter hits Mount Hermon in Syria, as seen from the northern Golan Heights, near

Donald Trump reimagines Israel's border with Syria, from buffer zones to bunny slopes

Mount Hermon's ski slopes, pictured on December 30, 2025.

US advancing Israeli-Syrian ski resort project on Mount Hermon, sources tell 'Post'

Snow seen on Mount Hermon on December 28, 2025.b

Rain, snow hit Israel as powerful winter system sparks flood warnings, road rescues


As IDF stays inside Lebanon to deter Hezbollah, 'Post' embeds in deepest of five outposts

The position is heavily fortified, with large trenches and a sizable complement of soldiers, with additional IDF units nearby the border able to race over and reinforce the position on short notice.

Israeli soldiers seen in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on February 8, 2024

More than a kibbutz: Kfar Giladi Hotel blends history, comfort, and borderland calm

By situating hospitality at the nexus of agriculture, history, and borderland experience, the hotel creates added value beyond conventional hospitality.

Kfar Giladi.

While you’re dying of heat, this place in Israel feels like autumn

Mount Hermon reopens after 2 years, offering cool weather, new summer activities, and free guided tours at 2,040 meters - a perfect escape from the Israeli heat.

 Mount Hermon

IDF 'Alpine' Unit raids Syrian Assad-era command posts to prevent weapons smuggling

Reservists of the IDF's 810th Brigade have uncovered command posts, over three tons of ammunition leftover from Assad's regime on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon.

Weapons located and confiscated in the area

WATCH: Looking down on Syria, Lebanon, Israel: 'Post' makes first ever visit to Syrian Hermon

Reporter's Notebook: At 9,232 feet above sea level, I looked down on Syria, Lebanon, and Israel all at the same time.

Yonah Jeremy Bob embeds with IDF on Syrian side of Golan Heights, March 11, 2025.

Mount Hermon reopens for visitors for first time since Oct 7

"There is a great buzz this morning," said Rafael Naveh, CEO of the Mount Hermon site. "We have been waiting for this moment for too long, and we welcome it.

 Israelis can begin enjoying the snow in Mount Hermon.

Katz: IDF troops will remain in Syria buffer zone indefinitely

Katz's statement was the most far-reaching statement to date in terms of the length of time the IDF might remain in Syrian territory

 Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Mount Hermon. January 28, 2025.

Israel should annex all of Mount Hermon from Syria - opinion

For both strategic and historical reasons, the Jewish state should annex all of the newly acquired parts of Mount Hermon and formally incorporate them into Israel.

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024

From court to Mt. Hermon: The depths and heights of Netanyahu's leadership - analysis

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's decision to travel to Mount Hermon, even as he is busy with his legal problems, signals to his base that he is unshaken by the trials.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu has a testing week, dealing with three issues – legal woes, coalition crisis, and leading a nation at war – all at the same time. Here, he attends his trial on corruption charges at the Tel Aviv District Court on Monday.

'Israel bragging about conquering the Syrian Hermon damages cooperation,' Arab diplomat warns

Israel’s presence on the mountain followed its recent takeover of the Syrian side to expand the demilitarized buffer zone along the Israeli-Syrian border.

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024