September 2024 Israeli attacks against Lebanon

January 2, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel takes stock of military casualties over a year of war

A total of 363 Israeli soldiers were killed in 2024, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) data published at the end of the year. Overall, 891 IDF personnel have fallen, most of them in combat, since...

December 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF strikes former Syrian regime military sites

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on more than 300 targets in Syria over several days in the wake of the Assad regime’s fall on December 8. The strikes aimed at key military...

December 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

As the Lebanon ceasefire holds, Metulla stands empty

Reporter's Notebook: I wanted to meet with Arie Almog, a resident of Metulla who had remained throughout the war.

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...

December 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holds over first 5 days

The ceasefire signed by Israel and Lebanon, which saw fighting cease with Hezbollah, began on Wednesday, November 27. It seems to have held for the first five days, during which there continued to be tensions...

November 28, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The returning threat: How the IDF disabled Hezbollah’s ability to rearm

It’s possible the war will start up again, but regardless of what happens, taking out this key Hezbollah capability was a critical play.

November 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel moves closer to a ceasefire in Lebanon

Israel moved one step closer to a ceasefire in Lebanon on November 26. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought to his cabinet a ceasefire proposal that had been in negotiations in recent days....

November 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Amid ceasefire talks, Israel focuses on disrupting weapons smuggling to Hezbollah

Reports in Israeli media suggest that Israel is heading toward a ceasefire that will end more than a year of fighting against Hezbollah, including two months of intense operations during Operation Northern Arrows, launched against the Iranian-backed terrorist group on September 23.

November 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah targets central and northern Israel with multiple rocket attacks

The Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah targeted northern and central Israel with multiple rocket barrages on November 24, including one of the largest attacks on the Tel Aviv area in one day since...

November 21, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF targets sites in Beirut as Hezbollah says it is ready for a “long battle”

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed several waves of airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Beirut on November 20. The strikes occurred as Israeli forces progressed with several new limited ground operations...

November 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel increases airstrikes on targets in southern Beirut as Hezbollah rocket fire reduces

Residents of Beirut reported three days of heavy and increasing airstrikes in the city. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) put out statements in Arabic calling on civilians to...

November 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF reports 6 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon

On November 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released the names of six soldiers killed in southern Lebanon. All of them were from the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade. The...