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September 28, 2024 | |

Elimination of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah a Watershed Moment in Israel’s War Against Iranian Proxies

Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy terrorist organization in Lebanon, confirmed on September 28 that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was eliminated in an Israeli strike on Beirut the previous day.

September 27, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah’s fatal underestimation of Israel

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has miscalculated, and in the process dragged Lebanon into a bloodbath that the already impoverished, isolated, and desperate Lebanese can ill afford. The world is trying...

September 27, 2024 | |

Houthis Missile Fired at Central Israel, Intercepted by Arrow System

A missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen targeted central Israel, including Tel Aviv, shortly after midnight on September 26. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the...

September 27, 2024 | Tyler Stapleton, Sinan Ciddi

Erdogan’s private military company looks to raise an Islamist army

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks a role for Turkey in Gaza’s post-war reconstruction if not governance, and the Biden administration appears ready to accede to this request. Others also see...

September 26, 2024 | |

Israel Eliminates Head of Hezbollah Drone Unit

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Muhammad Hussein Srour, also known as Abu Saleh — the leader of Hezbollah’s aerial unit — in a precision strike in Beirut on September...

September 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Northern Command prepares for possible ground operation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to strike Hezbollah sites in Lebanon on September 25, the third day of Israel’s “Northern Arrows” operation. In addition, the head of Israel’s Northern...

September 25, 2024 | Janatan Sayeh |

Tehran’s damage control tactics amidst Hezbollah’s setbacks

In light of the significant losses suffered by Hezbollah and the escalating concerns in Tehran regarding a potentially unpredictable Israeli attack, the regime’s current strategy appears to be one of...

September 25, 2024 | |

IDF Reserve Brigades Deployed in Northern Israel as Hezbollah Launches Ballistic Missile at Tel Aviv

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it is dispatching two reserve brigades to be deployed in northern Israel as Operation Northern Arrows targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon entered...

September 25, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: September 25, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Numerous Projectiles Fired at Israel Wednesday, IDF Carries Out Airstrikes in Beqaa and Southern Lebanon | David’s Sling Intercepts Hezbollah Missile Fired Toward Tel Aviv | Northern...

September 18, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: September 18, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Tensions High After Pager Attack; Northern Command Head: ‘We are Determined to Change the Security Situation’ | IAF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Six Locations, Intercepts Drones...

September 16, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel inches closer to decision on northern operation against Hezbollah

Amos Hochstein, a senior advisor to President Joe Biden, held meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on September 16. The meetings happened...

September 15, 2024 | |

Houthis Missile Fragments Strike Central Israel

A missile launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen targeting central Israel set off sirens in dozens of areas on the morning of September 15, spreading fragments throughout...

September 13, 2024 | David Daoud |

Hezbollah’s Vengeance for Shukr was a propaganda exercise from start to Nasrallah’s speech

Hezbollah’s promised retaliation for Fuad Shukr, its military commander assassinated by Israel on July 31, finally came this Sunday. But the great vengeance promised by Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah...

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:...

September 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Russia slams Israel in attempts to gain power and influence in Middle East

Russia is seeking to bring Turkey and the Syrian regime together, while also working closely with Iran.

September 1, 2024 | |

West Bank Palestinian Terrorist Kills Three Israeli Police Officers

Latest Developments A Palestinian terrorist killed three Israeli police officers in the West Bank on September 1, ambushing officers in their patrol car at Tarqumiyah junction before fleeing the scene....

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 31, 2024 | |

Palestinian Terrorists Unleash Twin Car Bombings in West Bank

Terrorists carried out coordinated twin car bombings in the West Bank on August 30, triggering an Israeli dragnet in the city of Hebron.

August 30, 2024 | |

Israel Eliminates Hamas Commander in Jenin

On the third day of an extensive military operation in the West Bank, Israel Border Police eliminated local Hamas commander Wessam Khazem in the city of Jenin on August 30. The Israel...

August 30, 2024 | |

NATO Member Turkey Hosts Conference With Hamas Leader Calling for Suicide Bombings

NATO member Turkey hosted a conference on August 28 that featured Hamas leader Khaled Mashal’s call for Palestinians to conduct suicide attacks targeting Israelis. “We want to...