Gaza City

November 18, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi |

Turkey Shouldn’t Celebrate a Donald Trump Victory Just Yet

The Trump Administration Should Make Strong Demands of Turkey: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan feels he has reason to be optimistic about the outcome of the U.S. elections. Like many,...

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 15, 2024 | |

‘Significant Figure’: IDF Targets Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander in Gaza and Operatives in Syria

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Commander Eliminated in Gaza City: The IDF said it had killed Alkaman Abed Elslam Khalil Anbar, in charge of carrying out rocket attacks on Israeli...

November 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel must press ahead and finish off either Hamas or Hezbollah – for peace

Israel has eliminated the leaders of both groups, but they have vowed to carry on the war

November 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Destroyed by ISIS, a historic minaret in Mosul rises again

The repairs to this site which is in the old city of Mosul on the western bank of the Tigris river that runs through the city, is an important accomplishment.

November 13, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Joey, we hardly knew ye

A few words of advice for the departing commander in chief

November 11, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s President claims he’s ‘too busy’ to attend summit in Saudi

The meeting comes while the region prepares for incoming US President Donald Trump to take office.

November 11, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel expands humanitarian area in Gaza, intercepts weapons smuggling

On November 10, Israeli troops inspecting a convoy of trucks moving between southern and northern Gaza uncovered a bag containing small-arms ammunition. The discovery highlights some of the IDF’s challenges...

November 11, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi |

Erdogan’s Turkey: Diminished and Marginalized

Under the president’s watch, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to describe any foreign policy portfolio that has furthered the country’s national interest.

November 9, 2024 | |

“Its leaders should no longer be welcome:” Qatar Agrees to Oust Hamas

Hamas to be Sent Packing by Doha: Major U.S. non-NATO ally Qatar agreed in “recent weeks” to force Hamas leaders to leave the country, according to reports that emerged on November...

November 7, 2024 | Natalie Ecanow |

European Prosecutors Launch Probe into Allegations that Senior EU Official Accepted Bribes From Qatar

European Commission advisor Henrik Hololei is the latest Western official facing legal consequences for allegedly accepting bribes from Qatar. On November 1, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)...

November 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

1.1 million vaccines administered in Gaza via Israel-facilitated campaign

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which coordinates humanitarian aid entering Gaza, said on November 6 that 1.1 million vaccines...

November 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What does it feel like to drive through Jabalya, northern Gaza, with the IDF?

Reporter's Notebook: Spending a day with the IDF in northern Gaza, into the heart of Jabalya.

November 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu removes Defense Minister Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removed Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on November 5, shaking up Israeli politics in the midst of a multi-front war. Netanyahu’s decision came after months...

November 6, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 6, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Operating in West Bank’s Qabatiya and Nur Shams, Eliminating Terrorists, Destroying Explosive Devices | IDF Operation in Jabalya: 55,000 Civilians Evacuated, 700 Terrorists Have...

November 5, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Technology, drones and complexity: The IDF’s battle for Jabalya

Reporters' Notebook: This is my second time in Jabalya during the war against Hamas. It’s also the second time in the neighborhood with the IDF’s Multi-Dimensional Unit.

November 4, 2024 | |

‘An Effective Solution’: Turkey Pushes for Arms Embargo Against Israel

Turkey Calls for Halting Weapons Shipments to Israel: Turkey submitted a letter — cosigned by 52 countries, among them Russia, China, Iran and Saudi Arabia — to the United Nations calling for...

November 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What can we learn from a month of IDF fighting in Jabalya?

What does this month-long operation tell us about Hamas and the war in Gaza?

October 31, 2024 | |

Paris Court Overturns Ban on Israeli Participation in French Arms Fair

A Paris court overturned the French government’s decision to bar Israeli companies from a forthcoming arms fair, dealing a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron, who reportedly...

October 31, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Launches Lethal Strikes on Northern Israel as Lebanon Ceasefire Hints Circulate

Seven people across northern Israel were killed by Hezbollah rocket fire on October 31 amid ongoing discussions to halt the war between Israel and the Iran-backed terrorist organization...