Iron Dome

March 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah barrages of rockets target northern Israel

Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets at Israel on March 5. The attacks came after US envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon and called for a “diplomatic solution” to end the thousands of Hezbollah attacks...

March 6, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: March 6, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Troops in Northern Gaza Kill Two Participants in October 7 Attack | IDF Troops Operate in Hamad Town in Khan Younis, Killing Terrorists and Finding Weapons | 14-Year-Old Suspect Apprehended...

March 6, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Barrage of Rockets Targets Northern Israeli City

Hezbollah fired 30 rockets toward the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona on the evening of March 5. Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted 13 of the projectiles,...

March 5, 2024 | |

Prospects for War With Hezbollah Drawing ‘Closer,’ Israeli Defense Minister Says

Hezbollah’s continued attacks on Israel are bringing the two closer to war, warned Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on March 5. “We are committed to the diplomatic process....

February 29, 2024 | |

Israel Intercepts Rockets Near Haifa

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted rockets near Israel’s northern city of Haifa on February 29, Israeli media reported. Rocket sirens were also heard near the...

February 26, 2024 | David Daoud |

Breaking down Hezbollah’s rocket strategy: the Short-Range Threat

Hezbollah entered the 2006 war against Israel with an arsenal of 14,000 projectiles – a mixture of rockets and missiles of various ranges. By the end of the 34-day conflict, Hezbollah had lost approximately...

February 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli Air Force struck 31,000 targets in four months of war

New government numbers show roughly 228 targets struck by airstrikes every day of the conflict, significantly more than any previous IDF effort.

February 14, 2024 | David Daoud |

Does Hezbollah’s Silence Link the Attack on Safed to Israel’s Strike on Nabatiyeh?

Last Thursday, Israel reportedly attempted to assassinate two high-ranking Hezbollah members: Ali Karaki, identified by media outlets as a “Hezbollah military commander” but, more significantly, “the...

January 31, 2024 | |

Israel Warns of Hezbollah Threats to Haifa, Northern Israel

Israel on January 30 warned of major threats to Haifa and northern Israel in the event of full-scale war with Hezbollah. “The stage will come when our patience will run out, and...

January 30, 2024 | David Daoud |

The Israel Air Force bombed a Hezbollah’s airstrip in Lebanon. Here’s what’s known about it.

On January 24, the Israel Defense Forces announced that Israeli warplanes had struck – among other targets, as part of the clashes ongoing between Israel and Hezbollah since October 8 – “a...

January 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli strikes in Lebanon deepen after Hezbollah drone attack

The Israel Defense Forces carried out strikes deeper than usual inside Lebanon following a Hezbollah drones attack on Israel on January 25. One Hezbollah UAV fell near Kfar Blum in northern Israel, southeast...

January 19, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Jan. 19, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Completes 45-Hour Operation in Tulkarem Refugee Camp in West Bank | Iron Dome Intercepts Drone From Lebanon Over the Sea | IDF Soldiers in Khan Younis Kill Terrorists, Find Model of...

January 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

U.S. and Israeli officials discuss Hezbollah threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on January 18, his office said. Among the issues raised by Gallant were increased tensions in northern Israel with...

January 14, 2024 | Jonathan Schanzer |

Israel’s Motion Offense

REVIEW: ‘The Art of Military Innovation: Lessons from the Israel Defense Forces’ by Edward N. Luttwak and Eitan Shamir

January 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Meet the IDF unit ensuring Israeli tanks are battle ready for Gaza

The IDF’s 7th Brigade is operating in Khan Yunis defeating terrorists, while on border, tanks are repaired and quickly returned to action

December 18, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah threats extend to Israel’s North amid Iran pressure

While Hezbollah threatens Israel's north, Iran hopes for a ceasefire that will protect Hamas. In response, the IDF continues its strikes.

December 17, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What would a maritime security force mean for the Red Sea?

The Iran-backed Houthi attacks have only escalated in the past week by firing on Eilat, having begun in October to match the Hamas massacre.

December 12, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel uncovers more weapons and terrorist infrastructure in Gaza

The IDF said that the Israeli air force “struck a number of launch posts used to fire rockets at Israelis across the country from inside the Gaza Strip. IDF troops in Jabalya identified a post launching...

December 1, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas renews rocket fire, Israel responds as pause in fighting ends 

Hamas renewed rocket fire on Israel just before 06:00 local time on Friday, December 1, ending a pause in fighting that had held for one week. The Israel Defense Forces said the Iron Dome air...

November 22, 2023 | |

Hezbollah Uses Drones to Target Israel

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted a “hostile aerial infiltration,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on November 22. Several drones also targeted Israel...