Israel SitRep: October 18, 2024
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Mohammed Deif
Israeli troops kill wanted Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) killed Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, while battling fighters on the streets in Gaza on October 16. Israel sought Sinwar for orchestrating the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led...
Op-eds
Killing of Sinwar is huge achievement but no magic wand
The death of the Hamas leader is no guarantee that the war will end
Op-eds
Questions left unanswered: What Hamas’s plans for 2022 leave out
If Hamas leaders in Doha knew, then it raises questions about why Qatar, a US ally, didn’t know about the plan. If Doha did know then it raises concerning questions about why Israel wasn’t informed.
Op-eds
Hamas is proud of October 7, despite losses in war
Hamas feels confident in its continued pride in the attack because even though it has lost some of its fighters and commanders, it believes that in the long term, it will succeed.
Op-eds
IDF kills Hassan Nasrallah: Five ways the strike changes Israel’s war
The IDF airstrike on Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah weakens Iran’s regional influence and disrupts Hezbollah’s operations.
Op-eds
Failed diplomacy keeps Sinwar in control
Speculation about Sinwar's fate continues, but his absence and silence fuel uncertainty, hindering both hostage negotiations and hopes of resolving the ongoing conflict.
Op-eds
Letter From Hamas Brigade Commander Sheds Light on Terror Group’s Demoralization
A letter penned by a Hamas commander made public by Israel on September 11 demonstrates that the Palestinian terrorist group has been on the ropes for months. The letter, from...
Flash Briefs
IDF focuses on eliminating Hamas commanders
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike targeting three Hamas commanders who had moved their operations to the humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip, the IDF said on September 10. Hours later,...
Op-eds
Israeli Strike Targets Top Hamas Commanders in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted three top Hamas commanders in an airstrike overnight between September 9 and 10. “Three senior Hamas operatives were killed in a targeted...
Flash Briefs
Rockets fired at Ashkelon from Gaza as IDF continues Gaza operations
Terrorists fired two rockets toward the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon on the evening of September 8. “Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of Ashkelon, two projectiles...
Op-eds
ICC Prosecutor Defends Seeking Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan defended his decision to file a request for the court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders alongside leaders...
Flash Briefs
Justice Department Unseals Terrorism Charges Against Hamas Leaders
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions evasion charges against six Hamas leaders on September 3 in connection with the Iran-backed...
Flash Briefs
Bringing Hamas to justice: Why US charges are an important step
In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Justice has unsealed terrorism charges against top Hamas officials. How will this impact Hamas' operations and international standing?
Op-eds
The IDF’s Double Offensive: Israel’s Bold Move Against Hezbollah and West Bank Militants
Israel now faces new strategic choices. It is seeking to cement its defeat of Hamas in Gaza and retain control of the southern Gaza Philadelphi corridor along the border with Egypt. It hopes to blunt terror attacks in the West Bank and Hezbollah’s attacks in Lebanon. At the same time, it faces Iranian-backed attacks from militias in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, as well as Iran’s own threats to carry out more attacks.
Op-eds
Top Israeli officials focus on northern front, returning Israelis to communities
Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic discussion with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi and other IDF officials, Gallant’s office said on...
Op-eds
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...
Israel at War Situation Report
Hamas Selects October 7 Terror Mastermind Yahya Sinwar as New Leader
Latest Developments The Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas announced on August 6 that Yahya Sinwar — the Gaza-based leader who masterminded the October 7 Hamas onslaught on southern Israel —...
Flash Briefs
Hamas taps Yahya Sinwar to replace slain leader Ismail Haniyeh
Hamas has appointed Yahya Sinwar, aka Abu Ibrahim, as the new politburo chief and overall leader of the terrorist organization. A terse statement issued by Hamas on August 6 announced Sinwar’s...
Op-eds
Israel Braces for Possible Iranian Proxy Attack From West Bank
Along with attacks on other fronts, Iran may use Palestinian proxies in the West Bank to carry out its threatened retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders abroad,...