Unmanned aerial vehicle

November 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF strikes Hezbollah units as rocket and drone attacks continue

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes on key Hezbollah commanders and operatives in the first days of November as Hezbollah continues to target Israel with rockets and drones daily. Hezbollah...

November 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

After French court intervenes, Israeli firms rushing to get to Euronaval

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz congratulated the Israeli companies who had petitioned the French court on the outcome of the ruling, but firms are scrambling to figure out if they can get equipment to display at the show.

November 1, 2024 | David Daoud |

Naim Qassem’s inaugural speech as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general

One day after his surprise appointment as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general, Naim Qassem delivered his inaugural speech from that post—his fourth speech since Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination. Qassem’s...

October 30, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 30, 2024

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October 26, 2024 | Mark Dubowitz |

Israel Retaliates Against Iran Regime with Precision Strikes

In the early hours of October 26, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it had successfully targeted key Iranian military and defense industry assets, including air defense systems, missile production...

October 22, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Multi-front drone threats against Israel increase

On October 21, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted five unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were detected flying over an area of the Mediterranean Sea. The IDF did not disclose where it intercepted...

October 21, 2024 | Janatan Sayeh |

Leaks and spy rings merely delay the inevitable Israeli operation

Allegedly leaked documents from the US National Security Agency and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, paired with Tehran’s ongoing intelligence operations, seek to disrupt Israel’s plans...

October 18, 2024 | Janatan Sayeh |

The ‘How’ over the ‘What:’ Israel’s dilemma beyond target selection in Iran

Israel’s war cabinet has reportedly agreed on what Iranian targets to strike in response to Iran’s October 1 missile attack. So, the question now is what method Israel will employ to carry...

October 17, 2024 | |

Israel Looks to Private Defense Sector to Counter Drones

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on October 15 that it held a trial to solicit technologies for countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Iran-backed proxies....

October 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF pushes to weaken Hamas in north Gaza

Israeli forces are seeking to uncover Hamas’s terrorist infrastructure in Jabaliya in northern Gaza while also trying to cut off the group in other areas. The current challenges facing the Israel Defense...

October 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah drone strikes IDF base as Israeli forces uncover weapons in Lebanon

On October 13, a Hezbollah kamikaze drone struck an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) training base near the Israeli town of Binyamina, south of Haifa. The drone killed four IDF soldiers and severely wounded...

October 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What types of deadly drones is Hezbollah using against Israel?

As drone attacks become more deadly, it’s worth asking what is known about the types of drones that Hezbollah and Iranian proxies are using in their attacks.

October 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s multi-front battle: How Tehran is feeding an octopus war against Israel

Iran has perpetuated narratives of success for Hezbollah, claiming that the terror group is better equipped in attacking the Jewish state than the current reality suggests.

October 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iraqi militias claim drone attack as Iran’s proxies continue threats

The latest drone attack highlights the growing complexity of regional conflicts and Israel's evolving defense strategies.

October 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Recent IDF casualties show deadly drone threat from Iraq, Yemen is increasing

The Iranian-backed drone programs that proliferated in the Middle East in recent years have become increasingly deadly.

October 2, 2024 | David Daoud, Ahmad Sharawi

The impact of Israeli operations on Hezbollah’s organizational structure

Israel seems set on liquidating Hezbollah. Beginning with its assassination of the group’s chief of staff, Fuad Shukr, on July 30, the Israelis have been decimating Hezbollah’s senior leadership in...

September 26, 2024 | |

Iran-backed Iraqi Militias Attack Eilat With Drones

An armed drone launched by Iraqi-based terrorists struck the port of the southern Israeli city of Eilat on September 25, causing damage and lightly injuring two civilians, including...

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 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis escalate attacks against global maritime order

The recent attack on the Sounion is an example of how the Houthis have expanded their attacks.

August 30, 2024 | John Hardie |

Russia moves forces to Kursk while intensifying push toward Pokrovsk

Though Kyiv hoped its Kursk offensive would undercut Russia’s push toward the eastern city of Pokrovsk, that has not happened. Instead, Russian advances have accelerated, while Russia has redeployed...