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Israeli Air Force captures Syrian side of Mount Hermon, located within buffer zone, without resistance
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Syrian side of Mount Hermon was captured by the Israeli Air Force’s elite Shaldag Unit.
The troops did not face any resistance during the operation.
The IDF earlier today said it was deploying forces to the buffer zone between Israel and Syria, which also includes the Mount Hermon area.