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October 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Can Israel tackle internal terror threats rising across the country?

The massive rise in lawlessness in the Negev has also fueled the rise in terror attacks.

October 9, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 9, 2024

Today at 8:30am (ET): “FDD Morning Brief,” featuring Jonathan Schanzer and Brian Katulis, FDD Event “The October 8th War,” Jonathan Schanzer, Commentary “Qatari...

October 2, 2024 | |

IDF Suffers First Eight Casualties in Lebanon Ground Operation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that eight soldiers were killed in clashes with Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists in three separate incidents in southern Lebanon on October...

September 19, 2024 | |

Hezbollah has Suffered ‘Major and Unprecedented Blow,’ Nasrallah Admits

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah admitted in a televised speech on September 19 that the Iran-backed terrorist organization has suffered a “major and unprecedented blow” during...

September 18, 2024 | |

First Female Israeli Soldier Killed in Combat in Gaza

A female Israeli soldier has been killed in combat in Gaza, the first since the war began 11 months ago, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on September 18. In addition to...

September 11, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: September 11, 2024

Israel SitRep: September 11, 2024 Today’s Issue: | IAF Helicopter Crash in Gaza Kills Two, Wounds Seven | Israeli Man Critically Wounded in Fuel Tanker Ramming Attack in West Bank | Northern Update:...

July 26, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 26, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Operates in Khan Younis and Rafah, Eliminates Terrorists, Finds Weapons, Tunnel Shafts | IAF Strikes Southern Lebanon Military Buildings; More Than 500 Terrorists Killed in Lebanon...

July 25, 2024 | |

Israel Recovers Bodies of Five Hostages in Gaza             

Latest Developments The bodies of five Israeli hostages in Gaza who were seized by Hamas terrorists during their October 7 onslaught in Israel have been recovered, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced...

July 3, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 3, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Reports from Lebanon: Israeli Airstrike Eliminates High-Ranking Hezbollah Commander | IDF Eliminates Four-Man Terror Cell in West Bank Drone Strike | COGAT: ‘Aid Is Piling Up in the...

May 31, 2024 | |

Israel Announces Two Soldiers Killed, Concludes Jabaliya Operation

Two Israeli soldiers were killed during intense fighting in northern and southern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on May 31. Reserve Sgt. First Class Adar Gavriel,...

May 6, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: May 6, 2024

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April 24, 2024 | |

Hamas Places Rocket Launch Sites Near Civilian Shelters in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes on two Hamas rocket launch sites in southern Gaza, the IDF said on April 24. An infographic distributed by the IDF showed that...

April 24, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: April 24, 2024

Today’s Issue: Israeli Air Force Strikes More Than 50 Gaza Military Targets in Past Day | IAF Hits Launcher in Lebanon Used to Fire Projectiles at Israel | IDF Kills Two Hezbollah Operatives in Targeted...

February 2, 2024 | |

Pentagon: Deadly Attack on U.S. Soldiers Facilitated by Iran

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on February 1 that the Pentagon believes that Iranian-sponsored and -funded proxy groups conducted the recent attack in Jordan that took the lives...

January 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Does Iran expect US retaliation for drone killing in Jordan?

Iran’s calculations are based on years in which Iran has carried out attacks around the region and has never faced any retaliation.

November 30, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 30, 2023

Israel SitRep: Nov. 30, 2023 Terror Attacks in Jerusalem and West Bank: Early on Thursday, two terrorists carried out a shooting attack at a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem. Brothers Murad Namr,...

November 29, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 29, 2023

Israel SitRep: Nov. 29, 2023 Today’s Issue: Next Hostage Group, 10 Israelis, Two Thais, Arrives in Israel | IDF Operates Overnight in Jenin, Eliminates Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader | IEDs Detonated...

November 28, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed Sgt. Maxim Molchanov

This demolition process is one of the tools Israel uses against terrorism. The IDF stresses that this is not about revenge, but deterrence.

November 25, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel-Hamas war: Meet the IDF artillery key to the Gaza war

In Gaza, the IDF is beating Hamas, with its ground forces advancing further. Key to this success is Israel's artillery units.

July 5, 2023 | |

Soldier Killed as Israel Completes Jenin Counter-Terror Sweep 

Israel wrapped up Operation Home and Garden — a large-scale incursion into Jenin to kill or capture Palestinian terrorists and root out their infrastructure — after 48 hours in the West Bank city....