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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 | Toby Dershowitz, Will Erens, Emanuele Ottolenghi

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...

May 18, 2024 | |

As Israel Presses Rafah Operation, Civilians Evacuate En Masse

Nearly half of Rafah’s civilian population has been evacuated, less than two weeks into the Israeli military’s operation in the strategic south Gaza city, a senior United...

May 13, 2024 | Mark Dubowitz |

As Expanded War Looms, a Subdued Israel Marks Memorial Day

Mournful sirens wailed across Israel on Monday morning as the Jewish state paid tribute to its fallen soldiers and civilians on Israel’s annual Memorial Day. The remembrance is always moving: busy...

May 13, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: May 13, 2024

Today’s Issue: Defense Minister Gallant: This War ‘Will Shape Our Lives for Decades to Come’ | IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Operative Who Held Hostage Cpl. Noa Marciano | Israel Opens New...

May 12, 2024 | |

Hamas Targets Kerem Shalom Aid Crossing and Israeli City of Ashkelon

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted two rockets launched from Rafah toward the Kerem Shalom area in Israel on May 12, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. No damage...

May 12, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF’s new three-pronged Gaza offensive takes shape

The Israel Defense Forces have rapidly increased the number of troops fighting in Gaza over the week of May 5-12, sending two divisions to clear out Hamas in eastern Rafah and Jabalya. Eastern Rafah is...

May 11, 2024 | |

Israel Expands Rafah Operation After Hamas Launches Rockets at Beersheba

Hamas launched nine rockets from the southern Gaza city of Rafah toward the Israeli city of Beersheba on May 10. Early on May 11, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) urged Gazans...

April 15, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: April 15, 2024

Israel SitRep: April 15, 2024 Today’s Issue: IDF: About 99 percent of Some 300 UAVs and Missiles From Iran Were Intercepted | Four IDF Soldiers Wounded by Explosion on Lebanese Border, One Seriously...

April 1, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: April 1, 2024

Today’s Issue: Stabbing Attacks in Beersheba and Gan Yavne Wound Five, Three Seriously | IDF Eliminates Significant Hamas Figures at Shifa Hospital, Finds Rifles and Grenades in Maternity Ward | IDF...

March 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli Air Force has been vital amid the war against Hamas

US Affairs: The 103rd Squadron of the Israel Air Force has helped provide Israel with vital gear during the war, drop flyers over Gaza, and supply troops at the front.

February 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Detect and destroy: The IDF unit protecting Israel from rockets

The unit uses radar and other tech to detect all the missile threats to Israel, define their type, identify where they're heading, and help destroy them.