Eilat

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.

September 29, 2024 | |

Following Houthi Attacks, Israel Again Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen

Israeli warplanes struck Houthi targets in Yemen on September 29 in retaliation for recent long-range Houthi attacks on Israel.

September 28, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Life after Nasrallah: Iran to lean on other proxies in confronting Israel

With Hezbollah severely compromised, Iran will lean on its other proxies to confront Israel.

September 27, 2024 | |

Houthis Missile Fired at Central Israel, Intercepted by Arrow System

A missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen targeted central Israel, including Tel Aviv, shortly after midnight on September 26. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the...

September 26, 2024 | |

Iran-backed Iraqi Militias Attack Eilat With Drones

An armed drone launched by Iraqi-based terrorists struck the port of the southern Israeli city of Eilat on September 25, causing damage and lightly injuring two civilians, including...

September 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Can Iraqi militias be deterred from attacking Israel?

It is clear that the Iraqi militias are expanding their war against Israel and are increasingly a danger.

September 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The only way to neutralise Hezbollah is to send in the tanks

Hezbollah has spent years turning southern Lebanon into a fortress bristling with a formidable array of firepower. The Muslim Shi’ite towns it draws its fighters from and the Christian villages...

September 18, 2024 | |

Israel Intercepts Drone From Iraq

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a drone launched from Iraq over Israeli airspace on September 18. Israeli fighter jets shot down the drone around 4:30 a.m. as it approached...

September 15, 2024 | |

Houthis Missile Fragments Strike Central Israel

A missile launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen targeting central Israel set off sirens in dozens of areas on the morning of September 15, spreading fragments throughout...

September 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Five key challenges for Israel after latest Houthi missile attack

In the wake of Sunday's Houthi missile attack on central Israel, here are five challenges Israel faces as it continues to confront Iran and its regional proxies.

September 10, 2024 | |

Israel Intercepts Weapons Cache Smuggled From Jordan

Israeli police intercepted an attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan on September 9. According to the police statement, soldiers from the Darom District Defense Unit and customs...

September 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel faces surge in security incidents as threats rise on all fronts

These new challenges from the West Bank and Egypt do not come in a vacuum - the Iranian Axis wants to exploit them.

August 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The IDF’s Double Offensive: Israel’s Bold Move Against Hezbollah and West Bank Militants

Israel now faces new strategic choices. It is seeking to cement its defeat of Hamas in Gaza and retain control of the southern Gaza Philadelphi corridor along the border with Egypt. It hopes to blunt terror attacks in the West Bank and Hezbollah’s attacks in Lebanon. At the same time, it faces Iranian-backed attacks from militias in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, as well as Iran’s own threats to carry out more attacks.

July 31, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 31, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran; Iranian Officials ‘in Utter Shock’ | Defense Minister on Elimination of Fuad Shukr: ‘No Place Out of Reach for Our Forces’...

July 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran hosts Houthi leader as Hamas figure killed in Tehran

Iran hosts Houthi leader Mohammad Abdul Salam and other regional proxies. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran.

July 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US struck Iran-backed militias after new threats

Strikes in Iraq reflect an attempt by Iran to open a new front against the US after several months of quiet in Iraq.

July 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran increases its attacks in Syria, Iraq against US forces

Iran’s escalation comes as it senses the US is focused on domestic political issues.

July 21, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

All eyes on Iran’s reaction to Hodeidah

Iran wants to push both Hezbollah and the Houthis to increase their attacks as Hamas takes losses in Gaza.

July 19, 2024 | Jonathan Schanzer, Richard Goldberg, David Daoud, Joe Dougherty

Israel-Hamas War Reaches a Tipping Point

July 19, 2024 | |

Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels in Yemen Claim Drone Attack on Tel Aviv

Latest Developments Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a drone attack in Tel Aviv on July 19 that killed one person and wounded at least eight others. The explosion occurred...