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May 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel faces multi-front challenges amid internal discussions on war

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on May 1, his office said in a statement. The discussions come as the IDF continues to prepare its forces for a potential...

May 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Kuwait Emir visits Egypt, meets with leaders over Rafah concerns

Cairo and Kuwait City meet to discuss humanitarian crisis in Gaza and necessity of ensuring peace in region.

April 30, 2024 | |

EU Members Gear Up for Palestinian State Recognition

At least five European Union member states are moving to unilaterally recognize Palestinian statehood in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on April 29....

April 30, 2024 | |

Israel Dismantles Terror Tunnels in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dismantled two underground tunnels in Gaza operated by Palestinian terrorist organizations, according to an IDF statement on April 29. The tunnels...

April 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Two IDF Divisions prepare for next phase in Gaza

Two Israel Defense Forces divisions are preparing for the next phase of combat and operations in Gaza, the IDF said on April 30. The divisions are completing preparations as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin...

April 30, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi |

Turkey Cannot Be a Mediator in the Gaza War

The Turkish government led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not shy about its enthusiastic support of Hamas. Last month Erdogan shocked observers after declaring “Turkey is a country that stands firmly behind...

April 29, 2024 | |

Israel Readying for U.S. Military’s Floating Pier off Gaza Coast for Humanitarian Aid

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on April 27 that it is preparing to receive a floating pier that the United States is building off the Gaza coast for the purpose of “receiving...

April 26, 2024 | |

Terrorists Attack U.S. Pier Under Construction Off Gaza Coast

Terrorists conducted a mortar attack on a U.S. pier under construction off the Gaza coast, American defense officials said on April 25. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder...

April 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel contends with rocket fire, pushes more aid to Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces carried out strikes on 25 targets in Gaza between April 18 and 19, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The airstrikes targeted a variety of sites, most of them defined as...

April 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US Army ships heading to Gaza, arrive in Crete

US Army ships on their way to Gaza are part of the increased efforts by US-Israeli cooperation to increase humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

April 11, 2024 | |

Israel to Open New Aid Corridor Into Northern Gaza

Israel plans to open a new corridor into northern Gaza to facilitate international humanitarian aid deliveries, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on April 10. “We...

April 11, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: April 11, 2024

Today’s Issue: Three Hamas Operatives, Sons of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh, Killed in Israeli Airstrike | IDF Begins Operation in Central Gaza | IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police Arrest Six in Overnight...

April 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

UAE sends 370 tonnes of aid, first land convoy reaches Jabalya in northern Gaza

UAE sends 370 tonnes of aid to northern Gaza via land convoy, marking a significant development amid efforts to provide humanitarian support.

April 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Defense Minister details new humanitarian focus in Gaza

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a briefing on April 10 in which he sought to highlight Israel’s challenges in Gaza and also the next phase of the war. “Two weeks ago I instructed the defense...

April 7, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

UAE praises role of World Central Kitchen in Gaza

The statements appear to show that there is a renewed window of opportunity for the UAE and WCK and others to continue work in Gaza.

April 5, 2024 | |

Gaza Flotilla Plans Mid-April Sailing

A coalition of pro-Palestinian activist groups, including a Turkish charity outlawed by Israel, plans to send several ships to breach the Gaza Strip blockade in mid-April. The Freedom...

April 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s multi-front war takes shape

On April 2, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said “we are currently in a multi-front war – we see evidence of this every day,” during a meeting with the Israel Knesset’s Security and Foreign...

April 2, 2024 | |

Israel to Set Up Coordination Room for Gaza Aid

Israel will set up a situation room to coordinate between its military and international aid organizations, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on April 2 following the accidental...

April 1, 2024 | |

Egypt Opposes Coalition to Secure Gaza Aid Deliveries

Cairo does not support Israel’s efforts to establish an international peacekeeping force in Gaza, a high-ranking Egyptian government official told Sky News on March 30. Instead,...

March 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas launches rockets at major Israeli cities

For the first time in two months, rockets were fired from Gaza at Ashdod and Ashkelon, two coastal Israeli cities south of Tel Aviv which were the major targets of hundreds of rocket attacks...