Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon

The roof and eyes of Israel

At 2,236 meters, Mount Hermon is the highest peak in the Israeli-held part of a range that straddles the borders of Israel, Syria, and Lebanon. Its snow feeds the headwaters of the Jordan River, and in winter it hosts Israel's only ski resort. Israel took the southern slopes in the Six-Day War of 1967, and an Israeli intelligence outpost on the summit became known as the Eyes of the Nation. The Hebrew Bible mentions the mountain several times. In summer, a chairlift and trails offer cool air and views toward Syria and Lebanon.

Glossary: Mount Hermon