Eilat

October 16, 2025 | |

Houthi Chief of Staff Al-Ghamari Confirmed Dead Months After Israeli Targeted Strike

Elimination Confirmed: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on October 16 that the former chief of staff of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, Lt. Gen. Muhammad al-Ghamari,...

September 26, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Israeli military targets Yemeni capital in response to Houthi drone attacks on Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck the Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa on September 25, targeting the Iran-backed terror group’s military and economic infrastructure. The Houthi-controlled...

September 25, 2025 | |

IDF Strikes Houthi Sites in Yemen in Response to Houthi Drone Attack on Eilat

IDF Responds to Drone Attack: The IDF struck military targets affiliated with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on September 25, a day after an explosive drone launched by...

September 24, 2025 | |

Houthi Explosive Drone Injures Over 20 People in Israeli Resort City of Eilat

Explosive Drone Attack on Civilians: Over 20 people were wounded on September 24 when an explosive drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen slammed into a shopping center...

September 15, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Reciprocal attacks between Houthis and Israel continue

The Houthis have launched dozens of drone attacks and a handful of missile attacks in the first half of September, including a drone that struck Ilan and Asaf Ramon International Airport outside...

September 7, 2025 | |

Houthi Drone Breaches Israeli Air Defenses, Damages Airport Terminal

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July 8, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis resume deadly Red Sea shipping attacks

On June 6, the Houthis, the Iran-backed terrorist group ruling northern Yemen, ended an approximately 7-month hiatus from attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea with an attack on a cargo...

June 23, 2025 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel: June 23, 2025

Iran launched four attacks against Israel on June 23, 2025: one drone attack and three ballistic missile attacks, one of which occurred in three waves and consisted of 10–15 missiles. In total, Iran...

June 21, 2025 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel: June 21, 2025

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June 16, 2025 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

Iranian drone and missile attacks against Israel: June 13–16, 2025

David Daoud is senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon affairs. Ahmad Sharawi is a research analyst at the Foundation for...

March 19, 2025 | |

Israel Signs Deal to Give Azerbaijani State Oil Company Gas Exploration Rights

Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company Will Oversee Exploration Activities: Israel has awarded Azerbaijan’s state oil company, SOCAR, gas exploration rights in Israel’s exclusive...

March 7, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: March 7, 2025

Today’s Issue: | New IDF Chief of Staff Approves Plans to Resume Fighting in Gaza | Surprise Drill by New IDF Chief of Staff: ‘You’re Under Attack by Hamas’ | IDF West Bank Counterterrorism Operations...

January 18, 2025 | |

‘On Guard Ahead of Gaza Deal:’ Houthi Missiles, Stabbing Attack Hit Israel

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched two ballistic missiles towards Israel on January 18, as Israelis marked the Jewish Sabbath one day before the implementation of the Gaza truce and hostage release deal.

December 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel strikes Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after missile attacks

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out two waves of attacks on the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on Israel. Most recently, the Houthis launched a ballistic missile attack...

November 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Houthis are what happens when the int’l community appeases

Houthi rebels escalate maritime threats, reportedly sending direct warnings to shipping companies and potentially extorting transit fees up to $180M monthly.

November 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF reports 6 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon

On November 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released the names of six soldiers killed in southern Lebanon. All of them were from the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade. The...

November 11, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah boasts of no missile shortage amid Eastern attacks on Israel

Boasting by Hezbollah comes as Houthis in Yemen also target Israel with long-range missiles, and Iraqi militias use drones to attack.

October 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah drone attack on IDF base marks major escalation in precision strike capability

Hezbollah's recent drone attack on an IDF base marks a significant escalation, demonstrating the group's precision strike capabilities and increased lethality.

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 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Recent IDF casualties show deadly drone threat from Iraq, Yemen is increasing

The Iranian-backed drone programs that proliferated in the Middle East in recent years have become increasingly deadly.