Iron Dome

September 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis claim ‘hypersonic’ missile used in Israel attack. What are hypersonic missiles?

The key claim of the missile being “hypersonic” is important to discuss because many countries and now even terrorist groups are claiming “hypersonic” capabilities.

September 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Five key challenges for Israel after latest Houthi missile attack

In the wake of Sunday's Houthi missile attack on central Israel, here are five challenges Israel faces as it continues to confront Iran and its regional proxies.

September 13, 2024 | David Daoud |

Hezbollah’s Vengeance for Shukr was a propaganda exercise from start to Nasrallah’s speech

Hezbollah’s promised retaliation for Fuad Shukr, its military commander assassinated by Israel on July 31, finally came this Sunday. But the great vengeance promised by Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah...

September 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF’s multi-front challenge: From Rafah to Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) completely dismantled the Rafah Brigade of Hamas, the IDF said on September 12. The announcement came as Israel faced off against increasing attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon....

August 26, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Prepared Israel gives Hezbollah yet another beating

Hezbollah fails to hit ‘strategic’ target Israeli media identify as Mossad and IDF military intelligence HQ

August 26, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 26, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Preemptive Strike Disrupts Planned Hezbollah Retaliation for Fuad Shukr’s Death | Israeli Defense Official: Challenge in Lebanon ‘Far from Over’ | IDF Troops in Khan Younis...

August 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF confronts major Hezbollah barrage using preemptive airstrikes

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) used approximately 100 warplanes to confront a large Hezbollah attack in the early morning hours of August 25. “This morning, we thwarted a large-scale attack by the...

August 19, 2024 | |

IDF Officer Killed in Hezbollah Drone Attack on Northern Israel

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer was killed during a Hezbollah drone attack in northern Israel on August 19. Chief Warrant Officer Mahmud Amaria, a 45-year-old from the Bedouin...

August 16, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

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...

August 13, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Targets Northern Israel With Drones

The Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah targeted northern Israel with several kamikaze drones in an attack on August 13. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted two of the...

August 6, 2024 | |

Multiple Injuries in Northern Israel After Hezbollah Drone Attack

Latest Developments A Hezbollah drone barrage on Israel’s western Galilee region injured 19 Israelis near the city of Nahariya on August 6 as Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire along...

August 2, 2024 | David Daoud |

Hints within Nasrallah’s speech about Hezbollah’s retaliation for Beirut strike

The Levant has been on unusually high alert since a Falaq-1 missile fired by Hezbollah struck a soccer field in the community of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, killing 12 Israeli children. Israel’s...

July 29, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024 | Israel at War Situation Report Israel SitRep: July 29, 2024 Today’s Issue: | Alma: Hezbollah’s Situation is ‘Win-Win,’ Escalation ‘Will Occur Sooner or Later’ | Israel...

July 20, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Lydia LaFavor

Build Iron Dome in the United States To Prepare for Israel’s Worst Day

Israel is racing to build more Iron Dome air defense systems amid a growing threat of war with Hezbollah, which has a massive stockpile of more than 150,000 mortars, rockets, and missiles....

July 19, 2024 | |

Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels in Yemen Claim Drone Attack on Tel Aviv

Latest Developments Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a drone attack in Tel Aviv on July 19 that killed one person and wounded at least eight others. The explosion occurred...

July 12, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 12, 2024

Today’s Issue: Report on Be’eri Attacks: Army Failed to Protect Kibbutz, Bravery of Residents and Rapid Responders Commendable | IDF Raids Gaza City UNRWA Headquarters, Finds Weapons, Drone Parts,...

July 11, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How an addiction to the Iron Dome doctrine has eroded Israel’s deterrence

It was once believed that the Iron Dome would buy Israel the time to make rational decisions rather than be plunged into wars in haste.

July 9, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Lydia LaFavor, Cameron McMillan

A greatly expanded arsenal means this is not the Hezbollah of 2006

Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into northern Israel on Sunday. That attack followed a July 4 assault in which the terror group fired approximately 200 projectiles and over 20...

June 28, 2024 | |

U.S. in Talks With Israel Over Transfer of Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine

The Biden administration is in talks with Israel about transferring its aging U.S.-manufactured Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, The Financial Times reported on June 27. Improving...

June 27, 2024 | Behnam Ben Taleblu |

Hezbollah’s Missiles And Growing Military Might Are A True Threat

Unpacking the Capability Behind Hezbollah’s Threat to Expand its War: Less than a day after U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein was in Beirut to again meet with Lebanese officials to press for...