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September 9, 2025 | |

Israel Issues Full Evacuation Warning for Gaza City as Ground Operation Looms

Full Evacuation Notice: The IDF on September 9 issued an evacuation warning to all residents of Gaza City ahead of a planned ground operation to eliminate Hamas from one of its last bastions of strength in Gaza. “Remaining in the area is extremely dangerous,” IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichai Adraee said, adding, “the IDF is determined to eliminate Hamas and will operate in the area with great force.” The evacuation notice, which included airdropped leaflets in Gaza City in addition to digital announcements, contained a phone number for Palestinians to call to “report Hamas roadblocks” attempting to “prevent evacuation.”

Flash Briefs
July 8, 2025 | |

5 IDF Soldiers Killed, 14 Wounded, During Operation Against Hamas in Northern Gaza

Five Israeli soldiers were killed and 14 more wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in the Beit Hanoun area of northern Gaza. The soldiers included Staff Sgt. Meir Shimon Amar, 20, Sgt. Moshe Nissim Frech, 20, Staff Sgt. Noam Aharon Musgadian, 20, Staff Sgt. Moshe Shmuel Noll, 21, and reserve Sgt. 1st Class Benyamin Asulin, 28. According to an IDF probe, the soldiers, four of whom were part of the Orthodox Netzah Yehuda Battalion were struck by three bombs remotely detonated in succession by Hamas terrorists during ground operations.

Flash Briefs
June 3, 2025 | |

‘Hamas Wants to Control the Food’: Israel Again Accused of Shooting Gazans Near Aid Site as Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Jabalia

Three Israeli Soldiers Killed: A roadside bomb killed three Israeli soldiers and wounded two others on June 2 during IDF operations in northern Gaza. The casualties were named as...

Flash Briefs
April 27, 2025 | |

IDF Reports New Casualties in Gaza as Fighting Set to Intensify

Deadly Ambush: An IDF soldier and an Israeli police officer were killed on April 25 during fighting in Gaza’s Shuja’iyya neighborhood. Cpt. Ido Voloch of the 401st Armored Brigade’s...

Flash Briefs
February 4, 2025 | |

‘Necessity of Counterterrorism’: IDF Pledges to Continue West Bank Operations After Two Soldiers Killed in Terrorist Assault

2 IDF Soldiers Killed, 8 Wounded: A gunman ambushed two IDF soldiers as they emerged from an encampment near Tayasir, in the northern West Bank, at dawn on Feb. 4. He then proceeded...

Flash Briefs
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.

Op-eds
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...

Israel at War Situation Report
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...

Flash Briefs
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...

Flash Briefs
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...

Flash Briefs
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:...

Israel at War Situation Report
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...

Israel at War Situation Report
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...

Flash Briefs
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...

Israel at War Situation Report
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,...

Flash Briefs
May 6, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: May 6, 2024

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Israel at War Situation Report
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...

Flash Briefs
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...

Israel at War Situation Report
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...

Flash Briefs
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.

Op-eds