Nir Oz

June 12, 2025 | |

‘Much-Needed Closure’: IDF Recovers Two Hostages’ Bodies in Gaza Operation

Recovered Hostage Bodies: The IDF announced on June 11 that it had recovered the bodies of two Israeli hostages: Yair Yaakov, who was 59 at the time of his murder, and an additional...

June 12, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF asserts control over areas of Gaza, returns hostage bodies

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued consolidating control over areas in various parts of Gaza during the second week of June. The IDF is involved in a multi-month operation called Gideon’s Chariots,...

June 9, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Israel eliminates Palestinian Mujahideen Movement chief Assad Abu Sharia

On June 7, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet intelligence agency announced the targeted elimination of Assad Abu Sharia, aka Abu al Sheikh, the head of the Palestinian Mujahideen...

June 7, 2025 | |

Body of Thai Hostage Recovered from Gaza, IDF Eliminates Head of Mujahideen Movement

Body of Thai Hostage Returned: The IDF recovered the body of murdered Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, who was kidnapped by the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement terrorists during the...

June 5, 2025 | |

IDF Recovers Bodies of 2 Israeli Americans Murdered by Hamas on October 7

Hostage Bodies Recovered: The IDF announced on June 5 that it had recovered the bodies of two Israeli Americans, Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai, who were murdered during the...

April 5, 2025 | |

‘Commanded the Kidnappings’: Israel Eliminates Terrorist Implicated in Kidnapping and Murders of Bibas Family and American Citizens

Terrorist Eliminated: Israel announced on April 4 that it had eliminated Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, a senior terrorist in the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement terror organization that is sometimes referred to as the “Mujahideen Brigades.”

March 24, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

The Trump administration should bring Al Jazeera in line with US law

AJ+ is headquartered in the United States but the Justice Department found it operates “at the direction and control” of the Qatari government.

March 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s New Chief of Staff Faces First Test

In the early hours of March 18, the Israel Defense Forces began a round of airstrikes in Gaza targeting Hamas, the largest since a ceasefire that began on January 19 and ended on March 1. 

February 26, 2025 | |

An ‘Inconceivable Atrocity’: Uncle of Shiri Bibas Joins October 7 Survivors’ Lawsuit Targeting Qatari Network Al Jazeera

Complaint Against Al Jazeera Filed With Federal Court: Morris Schneider, the uncle of Shiri Bibas — the Israeli hostage murdered in Gaza along with her two young sons, Ariel and...

February 25, 2025 | |

Attacked by ‘Those We Helped’: Murdered Israeli Hostage Oded Lifshitz Eulogized by Wife at Funeral

Lifshitz Advocated for Palestinian Rights: The wife of slain Israeli hostage Oded Lifshitz, 83, lamented during a eulogy at her husband’s funeral on February 25 that he was killed...

February 21, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: February 21, 2025

Today’s Issue: | Defense Minister After Attempted Bus Bombings: ‘We Will Hunt Down the Terrorists to the Bitter End’ | IDF Counterterrorism Operations in West Bank Continuing; Three More Battalions...

February 21, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Gaza ceasefire faces new hurdles as Hamas releases bodies of slain hostages, only 3 of 4 identified

On February 20, Hamas released four caskets ostensibly carrying the bodies of four deceased hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, including Shiri Bibas and her children, Ariel and Kfir.

February 20, 2025 | |

‘Grief Too Heavy to Bear’: Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages, Including Shiri Bibas and Two Sons, Returned to Israel

Four Deceased Israeli Hostages Home: The bodies of four Israeli hostages were returned to Israel on February 20 by the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist organization after they were kidnapped...

December 2, 2024 | |

‘Fell In A Heroic Battle’: IDF Announces American Hostage Died on October 7

The IDF confirmed that one of seven Americans who was previously thought to be alive as a Hamas hostage in Gaza was killed during the terrorist group’s October 7, 2023, massacre...

August 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Excerpt from ‘The October 7 War: Israel’s Battle for Security in Gaza’

This book was written to give the reader an account from the ground, weaving my own experiences with soldiers and Israeli civilians into the story.

August 20, 2024 | |

IDF Recovers Remains of Six Hostages in Khan Younis Operation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the bodies of six hostages seized by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 atrocities in an overnight operation in Khan Younis on August...

July 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli forces recover the bodies of 5 hostages in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the bodies of five hostages in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, the IDF said on July 25. The hostages were killed on October 7, and Hamas transported the...

July 24, 2024 | Toby Dershowitz, Will Erens, Emanuele Ottolenghi

Why Hamas Deserves Argentina’s Terrorism Designation

At 7:56 AM on October 7, 2023, Ronit Sultan, the daughter of Argentine immigrants, texted her daughter-in-law to “take care of yourself” as rockets from Gaza flew overhead...

July 23, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli forces launch raid into Khan Younis after terrorists return

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) entered the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis to target terrorists and uproot more terrorist infrastructure on July 22. The raid into Khan Younis is similar to raids into...

July 22, 2024 | |

Israel Announces Deaths of Two Hostages in Hamas Captivity

Latest Developments The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) determined on July 22 that two hostages seized by Hamas during the October 7 massacre had died, with their remains still held in Gaza. Alex Dancyg,...