Gaza Division

February 10, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: February 10, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF Arabic-Language Spokesman Issues Instructions and Warnings for Gazans Following Army’s Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor | Following Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor, IDF Deploying...

January 17, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel moves forward with hostage deal

The Israeli government’s Security Cabinet voted on January 17 to approve a hostage and ceasefire deal that will lead to the release of hostages by Hamas. The agreement is widely expected...

January 3, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 3, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF International Spokesman: Precision-Missile Factory in Syria Destroyed by IDF Was ‘Imminent and Active Threat’ | In IDF Operation in Beit Hanoun, Soldiers Eliminate Terrorists,...

January 2, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel takes stock of military casualties over a year of war

A total of 363 Israeli soldiers were killed in 2024, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) data published at the end of the year. Overall, 891 IDF personnel have fallen, most of them in combat, since...

November 27, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 27, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Detains Four Who Approached Troops in Southern Lebanon, Warns Lebanese Against Moving Southward | IAF Strikes Numerous Targets Overnight Throughout Lebanon and Between Lebanon and...

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 8, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 8, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates Two October 7 Massacre Participants and Destroys Tunnels in Recent Southern Gaza Operation | IDF Troops Find Hezbollah “School for Terror” Near UNIFIL Base | New Defense...

November 4, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 4, 2024

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October 30, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 30, 2024

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October 28, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 28, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Israeli Defense Ministry Signs $535 Million Order to Expand Production of Iron Beam | IDF Continues Operations in Northern, Central, and Southern Gaza, Including Evacuating Civilians...

October 25, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 25, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Force Commander, Participant in October 7 Massacre, Employed by UNRWA | IDF Drone Strike Eliminates Hezbollah Radwan Force Commander | IDF: Hezbollah Turned...

October 21, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 21, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Strikes Hezbollah Financial Targets in Lebanon Overnight | Al-Qard al-Hassan Association: A Hezbollah Financial Institution Used to Launder Money | IDF Operating in Northern, Central,...

October 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF releases details on clash that led to Hamas leader’s death

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a fight with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers that unfolded from October 16 to October 17. The IDF released new details on how the clash occurred, shedding light...

October 9, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 9, 2024

Today at 8:30am (ET): “FDD Morning Brief,” featuring Jonathan Schanzer and Brian Katulis, FDD Event “The October 8th War,” Jonathan Schanzer, Commentary “Qatari...

October 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF returns to northern Gaza’s Jabaliya neighborhood

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expanded operations in northern Gaza overnight between October 5 and October 6, sending tanks and infantry into Jabliya, a suburb of Gaza City. It is the third time the...

September 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF officers take on new roles as Gaza in political focus

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Gaza Division, which is responsible for the border of Gaza and faced the onslaught of the October 7 attack, received a new commander on September 2. Brigadier General Barak...

August 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Excerpt from ‘The October 7 War: Israel’s Battle for Security in Gaza’

This book was written to give the reader an account from the ground, weaving my own experiences with soldiers and Israeli civilians into the story.

July 17, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 17, 2024

Today’s Issue: IAF Strikes Some 25 Terror Targets Throughout Gaza | Hezbollah Launches About 40 Rockets at Kiryat Shmona, Dozens Toward Other Locations in Israel’s North | Since Start of War, IDF Has...

June 7, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: June 7, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Spokesman: IDF Used ‘Precise Strike’ on Terrorists in UNRWA School, ‘Stopped a Ticking Time-Bomb’ | IDF Continues Operations in Bureij, Deir al-Balah, Rafah Area, Kills Terrorists,...

June 5, 2024 |

Israel SitRep: June 5, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Hezbollah Attacks Cause Large Fires in Northern Israel; Chief of Staff: Decision Point Approaching | IDF Begins Operations in Bureij and Deir al-Balah Areas in Gaza | IDF Establishes...