Israel SitRep: October 7, 2024
Today’s Issue: | October 7 Anniversary Starts With Four Rockets From Gaza; War Began Last Year With 2,500 Rockets | In Past Year, More Than 13,000 Projectiles Fired From Gaza; IAF Struck About 40,300...
Home Front Command
Iran’s Great Ballistic Missile Attack Gamble
The October 1 attack by Iran is its largest gamble yet. It knows Israel is primed to respond. It knows that Israel has backing from the West. It also knows Israel significantly weakened Hamas and Hezbollah, removing two of the Iranian-backed fronts against Israel. Nevertheless, Iran’s regime believes it is stronger than it was in the past and ready to confront Israel.
Op-eds
What it was like on the ground during Iran’s attack on Israel
Breaking Defense's Seth Frantzman gives a sense of what it was like to watch Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel.
Op-eds
Israel must respond to Iran’s massive ballistic missile attack
Iran has assumed for too long that it can wreak havoc without retribution - that needs to change.
Op-eds
IDF begins Lebanon ground operation, Iran launches 180 ballistic missiles at Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began a ground operation targeting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon during the evening of September 30. The IDF described the initial incursion as “limited,” saying it...
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: September 25, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Numerous Projectiles Fired at Israel Wednesday, IDF Carries Out Airstrikes in Beqaa and Southern Lebanon | David’s Sling Intercepts Hezbollah Missile Fired Toward Tel Aviv | Northern...
Israel at War Situation Report
IDF Calls on Lebanese Civilians to Leave Areas Where Hezbollah Is Active
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on Lebanese civilians to leave areas where Hezbollah is hiding weapons, the IDF announced in several statements on September 23. “Residents...
Flash Briefs
Northern Israel’s borderlands is under shadow of war
There was a time when this area would have been overrun by tourists, the wineries open and flowing.
Op-eds
Israel hits Hezbollah again as top general vows to deliver “blow after blow” against the group
The Israeli Air Force conducted numerous air strikes against Hezbollah on September 21 and September 22. The strikes capped a week in which Israel has sought to take the initiative on the northern front...
Op-eds
Hezbollah Launches Fresh Barrage of Rocket Attacks Deep Into Northern Israel
Latest Developments Stung by a succession of Israeli attacks on its top commanders and fighters over the past week, Hezbollah launched several barrages of rockets at Israel on September 22 that targeted...
Flash Briefs
Northern Israel’s cities are caught in the crosshairs
Reporter’s Notebook: Bent but not broken, the Krayot need shelters.
Op-eds
Israel prepared for Hezbollah response after Beirut strike
The Israel Defense Forces prepared for possible Hezbollah escalation on September 19 and September 20 as the IDF carried out a strike on a Hezbollah commander in Beirut and struck numerous Hezbollah rocket...
Op-eds
IDF prepares for possible Hezbollah escalation after pager op in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) deployed in northern Israel are at “peak readiness” amid growing tensions with Hezbollah, the commander of the IDF’s Northern Command said on September 18. Major General...
Op-eds
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...
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: August 16, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IDF Spokesman: Army Has Improved Readiness, Preparing to Strike in ‘Lebanon, and in All Arenas’ | IAF Destroys Some 30 Gaza Targets in Past Day | Analysis: IDF Making Significant...
Israel at War Situation Report
Hezbollah targets northern Israel with rockets and drones in latest escalation
Hezbollah targeted northern Israel with a series of rocket and drone threats on August 15, continuing daily attacks the group says are separate from its threats to retaliate for an Israeli airstrike in...
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: August 5, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IAF Eliminates Hamas Minister Who Played ‘Significant Role’ in Seizing Humanitarian Aid Entering Gaza | Kfir Infantry Brigade Completes Training Exercise on Northern Front | IDF...
Israel at War Situation Report
Israel Braces for Possible Iranian Proxy Attack From West Bank
Along with attacks on other fronts, Iran may use Palestinian proxies in the West Bank to carry out its threatened retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders abroad,...
Flash Briefs
Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Israel After Deadly Majdal Shams Attack
The Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah carried out several attacks on July 28 and July 29 targeting northern Israel. The attacks come in the wake of a Hezbollah rocket attack...
Flash Briefs
Israeli Air Force bombs sites in Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthis
The Israeli Air Force carried out retaliatory strikes on Yemen on July 20, a day after a Houthi drone attacked Tel Aviv, killing a civilian and wounding others. It is the first...