Beersheba

December 6, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Anti-Hamas Popular Forces militia leader killed in Gaza

Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of the Israel-backed Popular Forces militia, was killed on December 4 in the Gaza Strip. Shabab’s Popular Forces was the first anti-Hamas faction to emerge during...

October 10, 2025 | Joe Truzman, Ahmad Sharawi

Profiles of notable terrorists Israel will release in ceasefire deal with Hamas

On October 8, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage-exchange agreement that was brokered by the United States, with Qatar and Egypt serving as key mediators. Under...

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...

June 24, 2025 | |

Fragile Israel-Iran Ceasefire Continues Despite Deadly Early Morning Iranian Missile Strikes

Shaky Ceasefire: Israel and Iran appeared to settle into a fragile ceasefire on June 24 despite deadly Iranian missile barrages in the early hours of the morning. Israeli Prime...

June 24, 2025 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel: June 24, 2025

Iran launched eight attacks against Israel on June 24, 2025: one drone attack and seven missile attacks. These attacks were concentrated in the hours leading up to the Iran-Israel ceasefire, which went...

June 24, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Israel and Iran trade strikes, ceasefire goes into effect (June 24 updates)

After a highly publicized ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump went into effect at midnight Eastern Standard Time on June 24, Iran and Israel traded attacks, accusing one another of violating...

June 20, 2025 | |

23 Wounded in Latest Iranian Missile Attacks on Israeli Civilians

2 Missile Attacks: At least 23 people were injured, including three seriously, after an Iranian ballistic missile slammed into the northern Israeli city of Haifa on June 20, following...

June 20, 2025 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel: June 20, 2025 

Iran launched a total of eight attacks against Israel on June 20, 2025: six drone attacks and two ballistic missile barrages. One barrage consisted of one missile that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) failed...

June 19, 2025 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Israel: June 19, 2025

Iran launched a total of nine attacks against Israel on June 19, 2025: five drone attacks and four ballistic missile barrages. One barrage consisting of 25–30 missiles impacted four different cities...

June 19, 2025 | |

Israeli Leaders Threaten to Eliminate Khamenei After Iranian Missile Strikes Hospital

Direct Impact in Beer Sheva, Cluster Munitions Used: An Iranian ballistic missile slammed into Soroka Medical Center in the southern Israeli city of Beer Sheva, part of a salvo...

November 27, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 27, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Detains Four Who Approached Troops in Southern Lebanon, Warns Lebanese Against Moving Southward | IAF Strikes Numerous Targets Overnight Throughout Lebanon and Between Lebanon and...

October 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Can Israel tackle internal terror threats rising across the country?

The massive rise in lawlessness in the Negev has also fueled the rise in terror attacks.

October 10, 2024 | |

Israel Foils ISIS-Linked Terror Cell Plot to Bomb Tel Aviv Mall

An ISIS-linked plot to bomb a major mall in Tel Aviv has been foiled, according to a joint statement issued by the Israeli police and the Shin Bet security service on October...

October 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s multi-front battle: How Tehran is feeding an octopus war against Israel

Iran has perpetuated narratives of success for Hezbollah, claiming that the terror group is better equipped in attacking the Jewish state than the current reality suggests.

October 9, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 9, 2024

Today at 8:30am (ET): “FDD Morning Brief,” featuring Jonathan Schanzer and Brian Katulis, FDD Event “The October 8th War,” Jonathan Schanzer, Commentary “Qatari...

September 19, 2024 | |

Israeli Businessman Indicted in Iranian-Orchestrated Assassination Plot Appears in Court

An Israeli businessman accused of participating in an Iranian plot to assassinate top Israeli leaders appeared in court in the city of Beersheba on September 19. A joint statement...

August 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF rescues a hostage in Gaza

On August 27, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) rescued Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a hostage who had been held in Gaza by Hamas for 326 days since Hamas’s October 7 attack. It is the latest hostage rescue since...

August 23, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 23, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Kills at Least Six Hezbollah Operatives in Four Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon | IDF Operations Continue in Southern and Central Gaza; IAF Strikes Some 30 Targets in Past Day | IDF...

August 7, 2024 | |

Israel Orders Evacuation of Beit Hanoun and Nearby Neighborhoods

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called for the evacuation of the Beit Hanoun, Manshiya, and Sheikh Zayed areas in the northern Gaza Strip on August 7 due to Hamas activity. IDF Arabic...

July 24, 2024 | Will Erens, Emanuele Ottolenghi, Toby Dershowitz

Why Hamas Deserves Argentina’s Terrorism Designation

At 7:56 AM on October 7, 2023, Ronit Sultan, the daughter of Argentine immigrants, texted her daughter-in-law to “take care of yourself” as rockets from Gaza flew overhead...