98th Paratroopers Division

February 20, 2026 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Israel strikes Hamas in Lebanon, Palestinian terrorists violate Gaza ceasefire 14 times from February 5 to 20, IDF says

Palestinian terrorists violated the Gaza ceasefire 14 times between February 5 and February 20 and 113 times since the truce’s implementation last October, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)....

October 2, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF moves to cut off Gaza City from central Gaza

The Israeli military extended its operations in Gaza City between September 28 and October 2, pushing further into the large city and cutting it off from central Gaza. The IDF’s operation against Hamas...

September 29, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Battle for Gaza City

Gaza City, one of the last two Hamas strongholds, is the target of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an ongoing operation. It is a large metropolitan area stretching from Shati, the historic refugee camp...

September 24, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

More than 600,000 Gazans have evacuated Gaza City amid growing IDF offensive

More than 640,000 people have evacuated Gaza City, the Israeli military estimated on September 23. The mass evacuation of the city’s population comes as Israel’s offensive continues to grow...

July 31, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF clears Beit Hanoun, completes several operations in northern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) completed several operations in northern Gaza in July. However, one operation in Beit Hanoun, a town near the Israeli border, is estimated to take another week. On July...

June 5, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel recovers bodies of two hostages, new militia force grows in southern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the retrieval of the bodies of two hostages on June 5. “The retrieval and return of the bodies of two hostages cruelly held by Hamas—Israeli-American citizens,...

March 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s New Chief of Staff Faces First Test

In the early hours of March 18, the Israel Defense Forces began a round of airstrikes in Gaza targeting Hamas, the largest since a ceasefire that began on January 19 and ended on March 1. 

December 22, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli defense minister vows to prevent Hezbollah’s return to the border

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops in southern Lebanon on December 22. He said that Israel had defanged Hezbollah, comparing the Iranian-backed organization...

December 20, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: December 20, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Israeli Security Forces Conduct Overnight West Bank Counterterror Operations, Seize Guns, Ammunition, Illegal Vehicles; Arrest Four | Israeli Government Directs IDF to Strengthen PA...

December 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF prepares to move elite 98th Division from Lebanon to Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on December 17 that the 98th Division had completed operations in southern Lebanon and was preparing for its next mission in the Gaza Strip. The announcement comes...

December 16, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: December 16, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Security Forces Conduct Overnight Counterterror Operation, Seize Terrorist Funds, Arrest More Than 10 | 98th Division Operated in Southern Lebanon in Past Few Months, Maintaining Terms...

December 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel moves forces into buffer zone with Syria as Assad regime falls

On December 8, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) moved units into several locations in a buffer zone that separates the Israeli side of the Golan from the Syrian side of the border. The IDF said the move...

November 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel moves closer to a ceasefire in Lebanon

Israel moved one step closer to a ceasefire in Lebanon on November 26. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought to his cabinet a ceasefire proposal that had been in negotiations in recent days....

November 22, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 22, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Eliminates PIJ Rocket Unit Commander in Gaza, Destroys More Than 45 Launchers in Lebanon | IDF’s 7th Brigade Finds Kornet Anti-Tank Missile, Tunnel Shafts, Weapons Depots in Southern...

November 21, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF targets sites in Beirut as Hezbollah says it is ready for a “long battle”

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed several waves of airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Beirut on November 20. The strikes occurred as Israeli forces progressed with several new limited ground operations...

November 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel increases airstrikes on targets in southern Beirut as Hezbollah rocket fire reduces

Residents of Beirut reported three days of heavy and increasing airstrikes in the city. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) put out statements in Arabic calling on civilians to...

November 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel must press ahead and finish off either Hamas or Hezbollah – for peace

Israel has eliminated the leaders of both groups, but they have vowed to carry on the war

November 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What can we learn from a month of IDF fighting in Jabalya?

What does this month-long operation tell us about Hamas and the war in Gaza?

October 29, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli forces uncover Hezbollah bunkers and tunnels in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have been operating on the ground in southern Lebanon for a month. During the final days of October, the four divisions in Lebanon continued to move forward methodically, excavating bunkers...

October 25, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 25, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Force Commander, Participant in October 7 Massacre, Employed by UNRWA | IDF Drone Strike Eliminates Hezbollah Radwan Force Commander | IDF: Hezbollah Turned...