Elbit Hermes 450

October 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What types of deadly drones is Hezbollah using against Israel?

As drone attacks become more deadly, it’s worth asking what is known about the types of drones that Hezbollah and Iranian proxies are using in their attacks.

August 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF, Palestinians clash in Tubas, marking another West Bank terror escalation

The northern West Bank sees rising tensions as Palestinian terror groups expand operations near Tubas, prompting Israeli drone strikes.

July 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

After surprise Tel Aviv attack, Houthi drone arsenal comes under spotlight

In-depth analysis of how Iranian-backed Houthis turned to drones in Yemen's civil war, creating a formidable, cost-effective aerial arsenal that gained them the upper hand in the region.

June 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone, targets warplane with surface-to-air missile

Hezbollah conducted attacks on Israel throughout June 10, carrying out drone and rocket attacks across Israel’s northern Galilee from the Mediterranean Sea to the Golan Heights. The Iranian-backed terrorist...

June 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas uses tunnel near Gaza border to attack IDF

On the morning of June 6, Hamas terrorists used a tunnel to try to enter an area near Gaza’s border with Israel and carry out an attack. The incident was relatively small, involving approximately four...

May 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF tech innovation redefines the war in Gaza

The battlefield requires constant monitoring, and learning about the enemy - two elements that Israel's technology excels at.

May 4, 2024 | |

Israeli Commandos Kill 5 West Bank Terrorists

Israeli special forces killed five Palestinian terrorists in an overnight West Bank stand-off from May 3 to May 4. Israel said the slain terrorists, including four Hamas members,...

April 22, 2024 | |

Israeli Forces on Alert for Passover

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are on high alert ahead of the Passover holiday, which begins at sundown on April 22, the IDF said. “During the Passover holiday, the IDF continues...

March 21, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Looking into Kfar Aza, five months after the October 7 massacre

This kibbutz has been on the frontline in other wars. However, nothing like October 7 ever happened before.

February 26, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Feb. 26, 2024

Israel SitRep: Feb. 26, 2024 Today’s Issue: After Hezbollah Downs an Israeli UAV, Israeli Fighter Jets Attack Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon | IDF Carries out West Bank Raids, Arresting 22, Seizing Terror...

February 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah’s dangerous surface-to-air missile ‘equation’

The use of surface-to-air missiles or SAMs to target Israeli drones is not new.

February 8, 2024 | David Daoud |

Israel attempts to assassinate two high-ranking Hezbollah commanders in south Lebanon

On Thursday evening, at approximately 4:30 PM local time, media outlets began reporting on a possible Israeli drone strike in south Lebanon. The details of the strike were slightly unusual. The strike...

January 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF shifts focus from Gaza to Lebanon, West Bank

Israel Chief of Staff Herzi HaLevi met with IDF troops in northern Israel on January 17 and discussed the prospect of a wider conflict with Hezbollah. “I don’t know when the war in the north [may occur]....

January 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel prepares for escalation as fighting continues in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces were on a “high state of readiness in all arenas,” IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on the evening of January 2, after deputy Hamas leader Saleh...

November 9, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Drones continue to define the Gaza war for the IDF and Hamas – analysis

Hezbollah uses drones and there have been a number of incidents of the IDF downing drones that were flown from Lebanon.

November 9, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel has intercepted 9,500 rockets fired thanks to its multi-layered air defense system

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October 20, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

In the war against Hamas, Israeli drones are key. Here is why

Israel’s Hermes 450 Zik drones of the 161 Squadron played a key role defending Israel from Hamas terrorists

September 4, 2014 | Patrick Megahan |

Did Iran Stage ‘downing’ of Israeli Drone?

military research analyst told The Jerusalem Post that Iran may have staged what it claimed was the downing of an Israeli drone in its airspace a week ago. Patri...