Israel SitRep: February 28, 2025
Today’s Issue: | IDF Investigation of October 7 Finds Hamas Was Developing Attack Plan in 2016 | IAF Drone Strike on Thursday Kills Hezbollah Operative Coordinating Weapons-Smuggling Activities | IAF...
Al-Aqsa Mosque
‘Our Fingers are on the Trigger’: Houthi Leader Warns Israel of Renewed Attacks
Houthis Ready to Resume Attacks: The leader of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen warned on February 11 that the group was prepared to resume its attacks on Israel. “Our...
Flash Briefs
Hamas confirms the death of Mohammad Deif and other senior leaders
On January 30, Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida stated that Israel killed seven of the group’s senior leaders during the recent war that began with Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023....
Op-eds
As the Lebanon ceasefire holds, Metulla stands empty
Reporter's Notebook: I wanted to meet with Arie Almog, a resident of Metulla who had remained throughout the war.
Op-eds
Yasser Arafat’s legacy: The death of Palestinian statehood
In many ways, the failure of the Palestinian cause in the last two decades is a result of the decisions of Arafat during the ten years he presided over the Palestinian Authority.
Op-eds
Mustafa Barghouti: ‘Resistance’ succeeding in West Bank, Israel’s war will fail
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti’s interview with Iran media provides insights into how some Palestinians today view the war unfolding in Gaza and Iran’s role.
Op-eds
6 Things to Know About Samidoun, the ‘Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network’
Samidoun describes itself as an “international network of organizers and activists” that campaigns for the release of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. The group sponsors demonstrations, protests,...
Insights
Turkey’s ‘Islamic’ offensive against Israel grows as Gaza war rages
Turkey's President Erdogan is using the October 7 attack to rally Muslim countries diplomatically against Israel, seeking regional leadership.
Op-eds
Jordanian Terrorist Kills Three Israelis in Attack at West Bank Border Crossing
A gunman identified as a Jordanian national shot and killed three Israeli men on September 8 at the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.
Flash Briefs
Understanding Nasrallah’s speech: How will Hezbollah avenge Shukr?
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah spoke for the second time in seven days on August 6, commemorating one week since the assassination of the group’s military commander Fuad Shukr...
Op-eds
Israel confirms Hamas commander Muhammed Deif killed in airstrike
The Israeli Security Agency (ISA) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on August 1 that a July 13 airstrike had successfully killed Hamas’ military commander, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim...
Op-eds
Turkish Foreign Minister Meets with Hamas Leader in Qatar
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during a visit to Qatar on June 9. Fidan arrived in Doha for a ministerial meeting of the Turkey-Gulf Cooperation...
Flash Briefs
Hamas’ Enablers in the Turkish Government
Links to the terrorist group rise to the top of the ruling party of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Op-eds
Al Jazeera should report, not inflame, the Gaza war
Arab ‘martyrs elevated to heaven’ feature in its nonstop live coverage of ‘the Israeli aggression on Gaza’
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: March 15, 2024
Today’s Issue: Preliminary IDF Findings on Aid Convoy Incident: Gazans Shot at by Palestinian Gunmen | IDF Troops at Checkpoint Arrest Four in Car Carrying Explosive Device, Conduct West Bank Raids |...
Israel at War Situation Report
Mossad, CIA Chiefs Meet About Stalled Hostage Talks
CIA Director William Burns met his Mossad counterpart to discuss the stalled Gaza hostage talks, with Israel voicing hope on March 9 that progress can still be made. Israeli Prime...
Flash Briefs
A Violent Ramadan Will Jeopardize Israel’s National Security Objectives
This year, the month-long Muslim holiday of Ramadan could bring a measure of calm to the Middle East, rather than escalating tensions as it has in the past. But it will be the calm before a necessary storm,...
Op-eds
The Queen’s speech
Her Majesty Rania Al Abdullah misses an opportunity
Op-eds
Israel Open to Regular Ramadan Access at Al-Aqsa
Israel signaled readiness on March 5 to allow regular Muslim access to al-Aqsa Mosque over Ramadan despite security concerns. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened top cabinet...
Flash Briefs
Hamas’ South African Support Network
A web of unsanctioned organizations operating in South Africa support and enable the terrorist group free of consequences.