Israel Katz

November 7, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Israeli defense minister declares ‘war’ on drones smuggling weapons from Egypt

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to close the area along the Israel-Egypt border and adapt the rules of engagement, saying the move is aimed at stopping...

October 29, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli soldier killed in Gaza attack, IDF responds with airstrikes

An Israeli soldier was killed on October 28 in an attack in Gaza, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded with “a series of significant strikes.” The strikes also came after Israel...

October 27, 2025 | |

Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah Surge as Truce Anniversary Nears

Israel Responds to Latest Hezbollah Violations: Israeli air strikes killed four Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon on October 26-27. The IDF identified the dead as Ali Hussein Al-Mousawi,...

October 20, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

2 Israeli soldiers killed in terrorist attack in Gaza, most serious attack since ceasefire

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded in a terrorist attack in southern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on October 19. Major Yaniv Kula and Staff Sergeant...

October 16, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis signal pause on attacks on Israel after Gaza ceasefire, detail attacks during the conflict

Abdulmalik al Houthi, the leader of the Iran-backed terror group that rules northern Yemen, indicated cautious acceptance of the ceasefire that Israel and Hamas agreed to on October...

October 16, 2025 | |

Houthi Chief of Staff Al-Ghamari Confirmed Dead Months After Israeli Targeted Strike

Elimination Confirmed: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on October 16 that the former chief of staff of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, Lt. Gen. Muhammad al-Ghamari,...

October 15, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas begins transfer of deceased hostages, Israel threatens to limit aid due to slow pace

On October 13, Hamas began to transfer the bodies of 28 deceased hostages that it holds in Gaza, all of which, under the terms of the recent ceasefire agreement, it was supposed to hand over when it released 20...

October 14, 2025 | |

‘Blatant Violation Of The Deal’: Israel Closes Rafah Border Crossing After Hamas Fails To Release All 28 Deceased Hostages

Rafah Border Crossing Closes: Israel decided to close the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt on October 14 after Hamas released the remains of only four of the 28 slain hostages....

October 13, 2025 | |

Trump Addresses Knesset as All Living Hostages Return to Israel From Hamas Captivity

Latest Developments Trump Warmly Received by Knesset: President Donald Trump heralded a new “golden age for the Middle East” during a historic address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on...

October 3, 2025 | |

‘All Hell Will Break Out’: Trump Gives Hamas Final Ultimatum To Accept 20-Step Ceasefire Proposal for Gaza

Presidential Ultimatum: U.S. President Donald Trump on October 3 gave Hamas one final chance to accept his 20-point plan for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, warning that failure to...

October 2, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF moves to cut off Gaza City from central Gaza

The Israeli military extended its operations in Gaza City between September 28 and October 2, pushing further into the large city and cutting it off from central Gaza. The IDF’s operation against Hamas...

October 1, 2025 | |

Israel Closes in on Hamas Terrorists in Gaza City

Gaza Isolated: Israeli forces seized full control of the Netzarim Corridor on October 1, tightening the IDF’s grip on northern Gaza and isolating Gaza City from the rest of the...

October 1, 2025 | |

Hamas Poised To Reject Trump Plan To End Gaza War

Hamas Pours Cold Water on Trump Plan: A senior Hamas figure said on September 30 that the terrorist organization is dissatisfied with the terms laid out by U.S. President Donald...

September 29, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Battle for Gaza City

Gaza City, one of the last two Hamas strongholds, is the target of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an ongoing operation. It is a large metropolitan area stretching from Shati, the historic refugee camp...

September 26, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

Israeli military targets Yemeni capital in response to Houthi drone attacks on Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck the Houthi-controlled capital of Sanaa on September 25, targeting the Iran-backed terror group’s military and economic infrastructure. The Houthi-controlled...

September 26, 2025 | |

UN Adds 68 Companies to Blacklist of Firms With Business Ties to Israeli Communities in West Bank

Controversial UN Blacklist Updated: The United Nations added 68 companies on September 26 to the blacklist of firms it claims are violating Palestinian human rights by conducting...

September 25, 2025 | |

IDF Strikes Houthi Sites in Yemen in Response to Houthi Drone Attack on Eilat

IDF Responds to Drone Attack: The IDF struck military targets affiliated with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on September 25, a day after an explosive drone launched by...

September 24, 2025 | |

Houthi Explosive Drone Injures Over 20 People in Israeli Resort City of Eilat

Explosive Drone Attack on Civilians: Over 20 people were wounded on September 24 when an explosive drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen slammed into a shopping center...

September 18, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel expands push into Gaza City center with 3 IDF divisions

Elements of three Israel Defense Forces (IDF) divisions began to expand operations into Gaza City on September 16, the Israeli military said. The ground offensive is part of Gideon’s Chariots...

September 9, 2025 | |

‘Top Terrorist Chieftains’: Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar

Hamas Leaders in Doha Targeted: The IDF carried out a “precise strike” against senior Hamas officials meeting in the Qatari capital of Doha on September 9, where they were reportedly...