United States Southern Command

June 28, 2024 | Richard Goldberg, Connor Pfeiffer

Post-Biden, we must secure the border to address the looming national-security threat

Just two days after that 50 ISIS-linked illegal migrants were on the loose somewhere in the United States, President Biden dismissed the threat of terrorists entering our...

June 28, 2024 | Bradley Bowman |

Cognitive Combat

China, Russia, and Iran’s Information War Against Americans

June 26, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: June 26, 2024

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June 10, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: June 10, 2024

Today’s Issue: Doctor Who Treated Rescued Hostages: All Suffered Prolonged Physical and Psychological Abuse | Male Hostages Rescued Saturday Were Held by Hamas Operative Who Worked with Al-Jazeera |...

May 20, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: May 20, 2024

Today’s Issue: Two Hamas Police Officials Eliminated in Targeted Strikes | IAF Kills Hamas Supply Department Official Who Facilitated Weapons Smuggling Into Gaza | 98th Division Continues Fighting in...

May 6, 2024 | |

Iranian Warship Sails Into Southern Hemisphere

A ship in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) crossed into the southern hemisphere, Iranian state media reported on May 4. The Shahid Mahdavi, a converted container...

April 29, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF Focuses on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces are focusing on humanitarian aid entering Gaza ahead of a possible offensive against Hamas in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. The focus on improving the humanitarian situation...

April 26, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Mike Daum

What the World Central Kitchen Strike Tells Us About Israel — And Its Enemies

More than two dozen Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to the Biden administration on April 16 criticizing Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and expressing concern about “civilian harm...

April 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF ends operations in Khan Younis as Gaza war reaches six months

In a field in Israel, not far from the Gaza border, dozens of Merkava IV tanks and a coterie of other armored vehicles lined up on April 7. They were part of the 98th division and the 7th armored...

April 5, 2024 | |

Two IDF Officers Dismissed Over Aid Convoy Tragedy

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on April 5 the dismissal of two officers and the disciplining of others over an accidental air strike on a Gaza aid convoy. Publishing...

April 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel faces renewed rocket threat from Gaza

On April 4, sirens sounded in numerous Israeli communities near Gaza. These included sirens in the large Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Netivot. This appears to be the first large barrage of rockets fired...

April 2, 2024 | |

Israel to Set Up Coordination Room for Gaza Aid

Israel will set up a situation room to coordinate between its military and international aid organizations, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on April 2 following the accidental...

February 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

This man is Israel’s face and voice to the Arabic-speaking world

Avichay Adraee is Israel’s face to the Arab world, as the country seeks to confront Hamas lies with truth.

January 23, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Son of Filipino immigrants among 21 fallen IDF soldiers on Monday

Garin supported his family and was recognized by Southern Command for his outstanding abilities when he was in Givati.

January 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Meet the IDF unit ensuring Israeli tanks are battle ready for Gaza

The IDF’s 7th Brigade is operating in Khan Yunis defeating terrorists, while on border, tanks are repaired and quickly returned to action

November 29, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel eliminates Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander

The Israel Defense Forces, accompanied by border police and members of the Shin Bet security service carried out a targeted raid in Jenin in the northern West Bank on Wednesday, November 29. The Israeli...

November 28, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Pause in fighting in Gaza extended amid tensions

Overnight on November 27, eleven hostages were freed by Hamas and made their way to Israel through the Kerem Shalom border crossing with Egypt. Twelve more hostages were released on...

November 17, 2023 | Emanuele Ottolenghi |

Telesur’s Pro-Iran Propaganda

Disinformation from the Maduro regime should draw just as much attention from the State Department as Russian disinformation does.

November 8, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF has destroyed 130 Hamas tunnels in Gaza while establishing a civilian corridor to safety

As the Israel Defense Forces position itself for a long conflict in Gaza, they continued to maneuver on several fronts within neighborhoods near Gaza City on Wednesday, busy deconstructing terrorist infrastructure...

June 21, 2023 | Elaine K. Dezenski |

Countering Threats Posed by Nation-State Actors in Latin America to U.S. Homeland Security

Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence