Dan Goldfus

July 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF wraps up week-long operation in Khan Younis

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ended a week-long operation in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, the IDF said on July 30. The raid began on July 22 after the IDF told Gazan civilians to evacuate several...

June 12, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel faces major Hezbollah escalation as Rafah battle continues

Hezbollah launched “at least 215 rockets from Lebanon” at Israel on June 12 in the most significant escalation by the Iranian-backed terrorist group over eight months of war. Hezbollah has...

May 22, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Uprooting Hamas: How the IDF is dislodging Hamas from Jabalya

How the IDF's 98th Division faces the challenges of clearing terrorists from this key north Gaza neighborhood, and what it has learned from seven months of war.

May 3, 2024 |

Israel SitRep: May 3, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Announces New Senior Appointments | Fragments of Missile From Iranian Attack Found Near Arad | Members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Cell Indicated in Israeli Military Court | IDF’s...

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...

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 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF ends operations in Khan Younis as Gaza war reaches six months

In a field in Israel, not far from the Gaza border, dozens of Merkava IV tanks and a coterie of other armored vehicles lined up on April 7. They were part of the 98th division and the 7th armored...

April 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel faces renewed rocket threat from Gaza

On April 4, sirens sounded in numerous Israeli communities near Gaza. These included sirens in the large Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Netivot. This appears to be the first large barrage of rockets fired...

March 28, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Invading Rafah: The lessons IDF should take from northern Gaza

As Israel looks towards a future operation in Rafah, the battle will be overshadowed by lessons learned from other parts of the Gaza operation over the last five months.

March 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF Gaza division commander fighting in Gaza tells politicians: Be worthy of us

Brig.-Gen. Dan Goldfus praised the role of reservists in this war and said Israel owes them an immense debt for the sacrifices they have made.

January 29, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF consolidates gains in Khan Younis

The Israel Defense Forces have degraded Hamas battalions in the southern city of Khan Younis, a process that has taken two months of complex fighting. The IDF’s 98th division has spearheaded this...

January 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli strikes in Lebanon deepen after Hezbollah drone attack

The Israel Defense Forces carried out strikes deeper than usual inside Lebanon following a Hezbollah drones attack on Israel on January 25. One Hezbollah UAV fell near Kfar Blum in northern Israel, southeast...