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March 27, 2026 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Bradley Bowman

Israel Aims To Bolster Domestic Munitions Production

As the military campaign against Iran continues, Israeli leaders are moving to build greater domestic munition production capacity. Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMOD) declared “munitions independence”...

March 2, 2026 | Mark Dubowitz |

Over Iran, U.S. and Israeli Aircraft Fly as Equals

Israel has emerged as the Middle East’s preeminent military power just as the U.S. seeks to reduce its permanent footprint in the region.

January 26, 2026 | Mark Dubowitz |

Israel’s hostage agony finally ends — but its Gaza mission is far from over

On Monday, the recovery of the body of Israeli Master Sgt. Ran Gvili — the last remaining hostage held in Gaza — marked a defining moment in its war against Hamas. It fulfilled a sacred...

December 3, 2025 | Enia Krivine |

UNRWA in Gaza Has Been Replaced; It’s Time to Shutter the Agency

The UN Relief and Works Agency — or UNRWA — in Gaza has been replaced by over a dozen other aid organizations. UNRWA’s decades-long monopoly on aid and services has finally been broken, presenting...

October 23, 2025 | |

‘Days of Destiny’: In Israel, Rubio Expresses Optimism Around Gaza Deal as U.S. Warns Against West Bank Annexation

Visit From Rubio: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on October 23 for a three-day trip “to support the successful implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive...

October 17, 2025 | |

Israel Increasing Pressure on Hamas to Return Remaining 19 Deceased Hostages

Pressure on Hamas to Comply With Ceasefire: Israel is increasing pressure on Hamas to return the 19 remaining deceased hostages, as stipulated by phase one of U.S. President Donald...

October 16, 2025 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Trump says ‘disarm’ Hezbollah – Beirut says ‘contain’ Hezbollah

Lebanon must choose: They either force the pro-Iran militia to surrender their weapons or accept that Israel will handle it for them

October 14, 2025 | |

Egypt Says 15 Palestinian Technocrats Approved To Manage Post-War Gaza

Post-War Management Approved: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on October 13 that 15 so far unnamed Palestinian technocrats have been approved in conjunction with Israel...

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 | |

Dozens Killed in Bloody Clashes Between Hamas and Rival Armed Clan in Gaza City

Clashes Result in Heavy Death Toll: Eight Hamas terrorists and 19 members of the rival Doghmush clan were killed during armed clashes on October 11-12. Media outlets in Gaza also...

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 12, 2025 | |

Trump to Co-Chair Summit on Gaza’s Future During Middle East Visit

Latest Developments Seeking to ...

October 9, 2025 | |

Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza

Deal Reached in Egypt: Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the Trump administration’s 20-step ceasefire proposal on October 9, following negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh...

October 9, 2025 | Mariam Wahba |

Israel Moves To Counter Drone Threat on Egyptian Border

Drones carrying weapons and other contraband are flying over the Egyptian border and into Israel’s heartland. After months of repeated sightings and interceptions, the Knesset, Israel’s parliament,...

August 26, 2025 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Syria’s Agreement with Israel Is Not as Promising as Advertised

The world is celebrating the anticipated signing of a security agreement between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Israel, hailed as evidence of Sharaa’s moderation and a departure from his radical...

May 30, 2025 | Ben Cohen |

German support for Israel is fading

Thomas Paine dismissed the “summer soldiers” and “sunshine patriots” who wavered on the American struggle for independence during “the times that try men’s souls.” Germany should avoid adopting a similar mindset.

February 25, 2025 | |

‘The Egyptian Solution’: Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid Unveils Peace Plan for Gaza

Enabling Israel to ‘Divorce’ Itself From Gaza: Yair Lapid, Israel’s former prime minister and currently the leader of the parliamentary opposition in the Knesset, unveiled...

February 5, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: February 5, 2025

February 5, 2025 | Israel at War Situation Report Israel SitRep: February 5, 2025 Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates 55 Terrorists and Arrests 380 in West Bank Operations in January; Operations Are...

January 22, 2025 | |

‘Outside Overseers’: Gaza Ceasefire Crossing Points Crafted

Tentative Rafah Reopening: Pushing back against Arab media reports of a deal to hand over control of the Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Egypt border to the Palestinian Authority (PA),...

January 17, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel moves forward with hostage deal

The Israeli government’s Security Cabinet voted on January 17 to approve a hostage and ceasefire deal that will lead to the release of hostages by Hamas. The agreement is widely expected...