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October 29, 2024 | |

Israel Passes Legislation Curtailing UNRWA’s Operations

The Israeli government passed two laws on October 28 that curtail the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The legislation bars UNRWA from operating...

October 29, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

For 75 years, UNRWA has sought to undermine Israel, perpetuate conflict

What did UNRWA accomplish in seventy-five years? Most of its camps played a key role in wars against Israel, and its mandate perpetuates the conflict.

October 25, 2024 | Enia Krivine |

Despite Pressure From Washington, Israel Considers Curtailing UNRWA

Benny Gantz, a leading opposition member of the Israeli Knesset, advocated on October 22 for a vote on two pieces of legislation that would significantly curtail the activities of the United Nations Relief...

October 23, 2024 | |

Defying Outside Pressure, Israeli Parliamentarians Vow to Proceed With Legislation Targeting ‘Terrorist Organization’ UNRWA

Several Western governments are leaning on Israel to drop proposed legislation to sever contacts with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) — despite copious evidence...

October 22, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Multi-front drone threats against Israel increase

On October 21, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted five unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were detected flying over an area of the Mediterranean Sea. The IDF did not disclose where it intercepted...

October 21, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 21, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Strikes Hezbollah Financial Targets in Lebanon Overnight | Al-Qard al-Hassan Association: A Hezbollah Financial Institution Used to Launder Money | IDF Operating in Northern, Central,...

October 18, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Iran is Gaining Ground in Jordan

A Jordanian population sympathetic to Iran’s ambitions, coupled with the country’s long border with Israel, could turn Jordan into a potential launching pad for attacks against Israel.

October 18, 2024 | |

IDF Eliminates Terrorists Who Penetrated Through Border With Jordan

Two terrorists disguised as Jordanian soldiers were killed while slipping across the country’s border with Israel to carry out an attack on October 18. The terrorists...

October 18, 2024 | Will Selber |

The lights are still blinking red—Sunni Islamists and Iran are determined to attack the homeland

As the US election comes down the final stretch, the radical Islamic terrorism threat continues to metastasize—at home and abroad. On October 8, the FBI arrested an Afghan man who authorities...

October 18, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 18, 2024

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October 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel must finish Hamas off

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a clash with Israeli troops could help transform Israel’s war efforts against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

October 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Turkey’s FM criticizes Israel’s stance on two-state solution amid Hamas support

By not condemning October 7, Ankara backs Hamas and also continues to pay lip service to a two-state concept that Ankara has sabotaged.

October 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s FM launches historic regional tour, strengthening ties with Arab states

As Iran's foreign minister makes his tour, it is in contrast to his Israeli counterparts, who have not made any regional tours like this or have not been able to do much outreach since October 7.

October 15, 2024 | Ariel Admoni, Natalie Ecanow

Only the UN Could Present Qatar as a Champion of Human Rights

The United Nations just re-elected a veteran human rights abuser to a seat on the Human Rights Council. That tends to happen every year, but there is special cause for concern when the abuser is Qatar,...

October 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What types of deadly drones is Hezbollah using against Israel?

As drone attacks become more deadly, it’s worth asking what is known about the types of drones that Hezbollah and Iranian proxies are using in their attacks.

October 10, 2024 | Enia Krivine |

The United States continues to feel the repercussions of Oct. 7

Iran and its regional proxies have threatened not only the physical safety of Americans but also their prosperity.

October 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi taps Vahid Jalalzadeh for new role

The appointment does not seem to fit well with Jalalzadeh’s previous record as the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee and some of his other roles.

October 8, 2024 | Enia Krivine |

The Impact of the October 7 Attack Still Reverberates in the U.S.

Israel on Monday marked the first anniversary of Hamas’s massacre of 1,200 people on October 7, 2023, which launched the regional war that continues to rage in the Middle East. While Israel is bearing...

October 7, 2024 | |

Israel Intercepts Missile Launched by Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen

The Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile launched towards Israeli territory by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on October 7 as the Jewish state braced for attacks from Iranian...

October 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iraqi militias claim drone attack as Iran’s proxies continue threats

The latest drone attack highlights the growing complexity of regional conflicts and Israel's evolving defense strategies.