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June 5, 2026 | Mark Dubowitz |

Hezbollah Snubs Trump Offer of Israel Truce

Hezbollah was quick to reject the latest Israel-Lebanon ceasefire brokered by the United States this week. It did so despite President Donald Trump floating direct talks with the Iranian-backed terrorist...

May 18, 2026 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Why Hezbollah’s Use of FPV Drones Against Israel Will Backfire

Hezbollah has begun using first-person view (FPV) drones against Israel, causing casualties among Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops deployed along the Lebanese border. While the threat is growing, it...

May 6, 2026 | David Daoud |

Israeli forces face challenges as Hezbollah ramps up use of FPV drones

Hezbollah’s Al Ahed newspaper stated on April 29 that the group had “amassed a massive arsenal of” precision diving/attack drones, which it said had been modified “during the...

April 8, 2026 | |

Israel Launches Large Wave of Strikes Against Hezbollah

IDF Strikes Reported Against Multiple Hezbollah Positions: The IDF announced on April 8 that it had carried out the “largest attack across Lebanon” against Hezbollah targets...

April 3, 2026 | David Daoud |

Israeli goals in Lebanon war shift from imminently disarming Hezbollah to reestablishing South Lebanon Security Zone

The renewed Lebanon war between Israel and Hezbollah that began on March 2 is now over a month old, with little change in the overall picture or disposition of the main actors. However, Israeli officials...

March 16, 2026 | |

‘Targeted Ground Operation’: IDF Expands Offensive in Southern Lebanon

Pushing Further Into Lebanon: The IDF stated on March 16 that troops had begun a ‘targeted ground operation’ against ‘key objectives’ in southern Lebanon as part of Israel’s...

March 9, 2026 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Goals and Challenges in the New Hezbollah War

Hezbollah’s opening of a front from Lebanon in support of Iran was not a surprise for Israel, which is again discussing the forcible dismantling of the organization. It remains unclear whether...

March 7, 2026 | David Daoud |

Israel strikes over 500 targets in Lebanon, issues evac orders in renewed war with Hezbollah (March 2–6)

The November 27, 2024, ceasefire agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon, negotiating on behalf of Hezbollah, finally broke down completely. In the early morning hours of March 2, 2026, Hezbollah’s forces...

March 6, 2026 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Ryan Brobst

Similarities and differences in US and Israeli targets and objectives in Iran campaign

The US and Israel have cooperated to achieve impressive operational successes against Iran, but a mutually shared definition of victory remains elusive. This inconsistency and lack of clarity could undermine...

March 6, 2026 | Bridget Toomey |

US and Israel establish air superiority, focus strikes on Iranian military sites and ‘regime pillars’ (March 4–5)

The American and Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran reached its 100th hour on March 5, as both forces in the joint operation continued to target military assets. The United States highlighted...

March 2, 2026 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Life Under Iran’s Rockets

“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the Israeli military said on Monday afternoon, three days into a new war with the Islamic...

January 26, 2026 | |

Remains of Ran Gvili, Last Hostage in Gaza, Returned to Israel

Latest Developments No Hostages in Gaza: The remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the final hostage held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, were returned to Israel on January 26, marking the first time since...

December 18, 2025 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

US-led meeting on Gaza International Stabilization Force inconclusive, IDF reports 12 Gaza ceasefire violations from December 4 to 18

Palestinian terrorists violated the ceasefire in Gaza 12 times between December 4 and December 18, and 64 times since its implementation on October 10, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reports. This...

December 11, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel awaits return of last hostage, next phase of Gaza ceasefire under discussion

Israel is awaiting the return of the remains of the last hostage still held in Gaza as officials in the Middle East and the US continue to negotiate how the ceasefire in the territory will progress to...

December 10, 2025 | Aaron Goren |

Top Hamas Officials Contradict Each Other Over Disarmament

Hamas officials are sending mixed messages over disarmament. On December 7, a day after Hamas leader Khaled Mashal rejected aspects of President Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza, including disarmament,...

December 8, 2025 | |

Netanyahu to Discuss Phase 2 of Gaza Ceasefire With Trump, Key Issues Still To Be Negotiated

Prime Minister Says Second Phase Warrants Caution: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump later this month to discuss the next phases...

November 24, 2025 | |

‘The Zionists Should Be Worried’: Hezbollah Mulls Response After IDF Strike Eliminates Key Commander  

Warning Issued at Terror Commander’s Funeral: Sheikh Ali Daamoush, who leads Hezbollah’s executive council, warned on November 24 that “the Zionists should be worried” after...

November 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli prime minister and top officials visit Syria ‘buffer zone’ as Israel-Syria talks stall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a large group of Israeli officials and military commanders to the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on November 19. The Israel Defense...

November 17, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF destroys more Hamas tunnels, prepares for future Gaza operations

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on November 16 that the Israeli military continues to destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza. This effort is taking place in the approximately 50 percent of the...

November 10, 2025 | |

Remains of IDF Officer Held Captive by Hamas for More Than a Decade Finally Released

Returned After 11 Years: Israeli authorities confirmed on November 9 that Hamas had released the body of slain IDF officer Lt. Hadar Goldin. Goldin was killed in August 2014, and...