Givati Brigade

June 25, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel Defense Forces dismantle terror infrastructure in Gaza, 7 Israeli soldiers killed

Seven Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed in southern Gaza on June 24. The soldiers from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion of the 188th Armored Brigade died after an explosion...

June 5, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel recovers bodies of two hostages, new militia force grows in southern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the retrieval of the bodies of two hostages on June 5. “The retrieval and return of the bodies of two hostages cruelly held by Hamas—Israeli-American citizens,...

June 3, 2025 | |

‘Hamas Wants to Control the Food’: Israel Again Accused of Shooting Gazans Near Aid Site as Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Jabalia

Three Israeli Soldiers Killed: A roadside bomb killed three Israeli soldiers and wounded two others on June 2 during IDF operations in northern Gaza. The casualties were named as...

May 28, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

New humanitarian aid initiative begins in southern Gaza as combat continues

A US-backed humanitarian initiative began to deliver aid in Gaza on May 27. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started work at two locations in the territory and seeks to provide assistance to feed hundreds...

April 10, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF slowly moves forward to consolidate control in southern Gaza

The Israeli military is proceeding systematically and slowly to consolidate control over southern Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sent more units into the territory and is aiming to cut off Rafah....

March 21, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel steps up ground ops in Gaza, threatens Hamas it will take more areas

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to expand ground operations that began in Gaza on March 19 after conducting renewed airstrikes on the territory on March 18. The moves come slightly more than...

March 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s New Chief of Staff Faces First Test

In the early hours of March 18, the Israel Defense Forces began a round of airstrikes in Gaza targeting Hamas, the largest since a ceasefire that began on January 19 and ended on March 1. 

January 22, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

First hostages released, some IDF troops withdraw from Gaza as Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, which was hammered out in Qatar in the first two weeks of January, began on the morning of January 19. The Israeli government scrambled to approve the framework for the...

January 13, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF faces growing threat from IEDs in northern Gaza

Seven Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers have been killed in two recent incidents in northern Gaza, illustrating the continued challenges Israeli troops face from terrorist cells and improvised explosive...

December 30, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: December 30, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Troops Eliminate “Many Dozens” of Terrorists in Overnight Ambush in Jabalya Area | IDF, Operating in Northern Gaza, Eliminates 14 Terrorists, Including Six October 7 Participants...

December 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Multi-month battle for Jabaliya underscores Israel’s security challenge in northern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated “dozens” of terrorists in the northern Gaza area of Jabaliya overnight between December 29 and December 30. The militants were killed in...

December 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF uncovers munitions and explosives in northern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 401st Armored Brigade located an explosives lab in a residential area of northern Gaza, the IDF said on December 4. The 401st Armored Brigade has been involved...

November 25, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 25, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Strikes Dozens of Targets in Lebanon and Eliminates Hamas Commander and October 7 Terrorist | IAF Continues Pounding Dahieh; Over the Weekend, IAF Struck Hezbollah Weapons Smuggling...

November 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza on November 19. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) took control of the corridor in November...

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 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 1, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: November 1, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Overnight Strikes in Beirut and Nabatieh Target Hezbollah Command Centers, Weapons Production Sites | IAF Strikes More Than 200 Hezbollah and Hamas Targets; Lebanon and Gaza Ground...

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 18, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 18, 2024

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September 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF rotates reserve infantry brigade to Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor

In a deployment type that has become routine, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) moved the 5th Brigade, a reserve infantry unit, into the Netzarim Corridor, the IDF said on September 16. It’s part...