Mount Dov

January 22, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 22, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IDF Troops Conduct Raid in Mount Dov, Seize Weapons Including Rocket and Missile Launchers | Iron Wall Counterterrorism Operation in Jenin Continues, Israeli Forces Strike Terrorists,...

January 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Dilemma in Lebanon

The 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon will end on January 26, six days after President Trump takes office. While Hizbullah suffered heavy losses during the two months of fighting from late September to...

January 15, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as ceasefire continues

On January 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted multiple strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The strikes appear to be some of the most extensive since a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon...

December 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF shifts forces on Lebanon and Syria borders

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing to remain in several areas along the Syrian border, including atop Mount Hermon and in a larger buffer zone between Israel and Syria. This development comes...

December 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah and Israel conduct attacks as ceasefire at risk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on December 2 that Hezbollah had carried out an attack in the area of Mount Dov in northern Israel. Netanyahu said that Hezbollah’s attack, which consisted...

October 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF suffers first casualties in Lebanon as 2nd Division begins ops

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of nine soldiers killed in fighting in southern Lebanon in operations between October 1 and 2. The first eight deaths happened during one of the opening...

September 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Arab states watch Hezbollah deterrence weakened, Israeli deterrence restored

After losing it after October 7, now, Israel is returning to the impression that the region has had of the country for the past decades.

August 13, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Targets Northern Israel With Drones

The Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah targeted northern Israel with several kamikaze drones in an attack on August 13. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted two of the...

July 24, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 24, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Operates in Gaza’s Khan Younis and Rafah, Eliminates Terrorists, Strikes Terrorist Infrastructures | IDF, Shin Bet, Yamam Counterterror Unit Operate in West Bank | Hezbollah Releases...

July 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

After a significant escalation, Hezbollah continues attacks in lower numbers

Hezbollah killed three Israelis during the week of July 7–13, including two civilians and a soldier. The Iranian-backed terrorist group then escalated attacks on July 13, immediately after an Israeli...

July 10, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Releases New Drone Footage Showing Israeli Military Bases

The Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah posted footage on July 9 it claimed was filmed by a drone that overflew Israel Defense Forces (IDF) bases and other sensitive sites in...

July 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel after senior commander killed

Hezbollah launched rockets at northern Israeli communities hours after a senior Hezbollah commander was killed. An Israeli airstrike killed Muhammad Nimah Nasser in the city of Tyre on the coast...

June 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Kiryat Shmona: Israel’s northern city is a symbol of the threat Hezbollah poses

This sense that Hezbollah is winning is one of the tragedies on display in northern Israel.

June 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel Faces Two-Front War as Hezbollah Increases Rocket Attacks

Hezbollah launched over 215 rockets at northern Israel on June 12, in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander.

June 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah reacts aggressively to Israel’s Gaza success during hostage rescue

The terrorist group used drones to target Israel on June 8 and 9. Sirens sounded throughout the day in northern Israel.

May 13, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Anti-Tank Missiles Wound Four IDF Soldiers in Northern Israel

Hezbollah launched two anti-tank missiles on May 13 into the northern Israeli border town of Malkia, wounding four Israeli soldiers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the attack...

May 13, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: May 13, 2024

Today’s Issue: Defense Minister Gallant: This War ‘Will Shape Our Lives for Decades to Come’ | IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Operative Who Held Hostage Cpl. Noa Marciano | Israel Opens New...

May 1, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Forces on Northern Border

The Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah carried out several attacks on northern Israel on April 30 and May 1. Hezbollah claimed it targeted an Israeli military barracks at Biranit,...

May 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah says it targeted IDF ‘barracks’ in north

For almost seven months the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group has carried out thousands of attacks on Israel.

April 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Two IDF Divisions prepare for next phase in Gaza

Two Israel Defense Forces divisions are preparing for the next phase of combat and operations in Gaza, the IDF said on April 30. The divisions are completing preparations as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin...