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September 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah continues attacks as IDF brigade drills for conflict in the north

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 11th Reserve Brigade completed a brigade-level exercise in northern Israel as it continues to prepare troops for a possible escalation with Hezbollah. The IDF has also...

August 23, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 23, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Kills at Least Six Hezbollah Operatives in Four Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon | IDF Operations Continue in Southern and Central Gaza; IAF Strikes Some 30 Targets in Past Day | IDF...

July 28, 2024 | |

Funerals Held for Victims of Hezbollah Attack on Majdal Shams

Latest Developments Druze communities in the Golan Heights held funerals for the 12 children killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack on July 27. The funeral for one of the victims was held in Ein Qiniyye...

July 28, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel weighs response after Hezbollah rocket kills 12 young civilians

Israel’s security cabinet met on July 28 to weigh a response to a Hezbollah rocket that killed twelve children and teenagers on July 27 in the Golan town of Majdal Shams. The death toll is...

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 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...

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...

April 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah-Israel tensions grow as drones, airstrikes increase

On April 16, Hezbollah launched two drones that crossed into Israel and struck near the community of Beit Hillel in the Huleh valley two miles from the Lebanese border. The pro-Iranian Al-Mayadeen media claimed that...

April 16, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Quiet before the storm: Is escalating Israel-Iran violence on the way?

Reduced clashes in the Gaza and Lebanon fronts come as Iran-Israel tensions grow.

April 10, 2024 | |

Israel Strikes Syrian Army Position Used by Hezbollah Terrorists

The Israeli military struck a Syrian Army position used by Hezbollah on April 9 in southern Syria, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. Israel carried out the strike based on precise...

March 27, 2024 | |

Hezbollah Barrage Against Israeli City Kills One

Hezbollah targeted the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona with a barrage of 30 rockets on March 27. The attack killed Zahar Bashara, a 25-year-old resident of the Druze town...

March 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Training begins in northern Israel to prepare forces for “offensive plans”

One person died in northern Israel after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Kiryat Shmona on March 27, just one day after the terrorist group targeted a military base on Mount Meron in northern...

February 12, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Feb. 12, 2024

Israel SitRep: Feb. 12, 2024 Two Israeli Hostages Rescued in Overnight Raid in Rafah Early Monday morning, the IDF announced the rescue of hostages Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Louis Har (70),...

January 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli strikes in Lebanon deepen after Hezbollah drone attack

The Israel Defense Forces carried out strikes deeper than usual inside Lebanon following a Hezbollah drones attack on Israel on January 25. One Hezbollah UAV fell near Kfar Blum in northern Israel, southeast...

January 22, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Jan. 22, 2024

Today’s Issue: Palestinian Authority Tax Money Earmarked for Gaza to be Held by Norway | Israeli Air Force Strikes Targets in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Operative Killed in Drone Strike | IDF Finds...