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December 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Multi-month battle for Jabaliya underscores Israel’s security challenge in northern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated “dozens” of terrorists in the northern Gaza area of Jabaliya overnight between December 29 and December 30. The militants were killed in...

November 12, 2024 | |

U.S. Will Not Withhold Weapons to Israel Over Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

U.S.-Israel Arms Transfer Policy Will Not Change: The Biden administration will not restrict weapons shipments to Israel after determining on November 12 that Israel has made improvements...

November 11, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel expands humanitarian area in Gaza, intercepts weapons smuggling

On November 10, Israeli troops inspecting a convoy of trucks moving between southern and northern Gaza uncovered a bag containing small-arms ammunition. The discovery highlights some of the IDF’s challenges...

November 8, 2024 | David Adesnik |

Responding to Biden Administration, Israel Opens New Route for Aid Into Gaza

A private letter to the Israeli government from the Biden administration became public last month, revealing that Washington was threatening to cut off military assistance within 30 days unless Israel...

August 30, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 30, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Israeli Forces Eliminate Wissam Hazem, Head of Hamas in Jenin | IDF Troops Kill Dozens of Terrorists in Rafah; IAF Strikes Some 30 Terror Targets | IDF Concludes Operation in Khan Younis...

August 16, 2024 | |

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...

August 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel confronts Hamas in southern Gaza amid regional threats

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on Palestinian civilians to evacuate several neighborhoods near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis as Hamas continued terrorist activity in the area. The calls...

April 24, 2024 | |

Hamas Places Rocket Launch Sites Near Civilian Shelters in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes on two Hamas rocket launch sites in southern Gaza, the IDF said on April 24. An infographic distributed by the IDF showed that...

April 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel faces renewed rocket threat from Gaza

On April 4, sirens sounded in numerous Israeli communities near Gaza. These included sirens in the large Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Netivot. This appears to be the first large barrage of rockets fired...

January 23, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Jan. 23, 2024

24 IDF Soldiers Killed on Monday, 21 in One Incident: On Monday, 24 IDF soldiers were killed in southern Gaza in two separate incidents. According to an IDF statement on Tuesday, Hamas operatives apparently...

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

January 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel Shifts Tactics in Gaza

Three months into the war in Gaza ,with the defeat of most of the Hamas battalions in northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for a new phase of fighting. The new phase will focus on...

December 28, 2023 | |

Israel Battles Hamas Battalion in Gaza City

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed Hamas terrorist infrastructure in the Daraj and Tuffah neighborhoods of Gaza City on December 28, according to the IDF. The area includes...

October 25, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Rocket fire targets Eilat as IDF units continue to train for operations

A rocket fired from Gaza targeted the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday, headlining the 19th day of the war between Israel and Hamas that began after a surprise Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that...

October 23, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Gallant: Israel preparing Gaza op from air, land, and sea

IDF contends with threats from two fronts as anti-tank fire and drones increasingly a threat; Hezbollah announces two more deaths and the IDF strikes hundreds of targets in Gaza

October 17, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Overwhelmed: The IDF’s first hours fighting the terror waves on Oct 7

Israel believes this will be a long war. Many questions remain about the response at the border.