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October 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

13 IDF soldiers killed on two fronts

On October 24 and October 25, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the names of 13 Israeli soldiers killed in several days of fighting. Ten soldiers were killed in clashes in southern Lebanon and...

October 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF strikes 490 Hezbollah targets in ground and air operations

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out almost 500 strikes on various Hezbollah targets in three days of fighting between October 14 and October 17. The IDF said that troops “dismantled more than...

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...

June 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone, targets warplane with surface-to-air missile

Hezbollah conducted attacks on Israel throughout June 10, carrying out drone and rocket attacks across Israel’s northern Galilee from the Mediterranean Sea to the Golan Heights. The Iranian-backed terrorist...

May 13, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: May 13, 2024

Today’s Issue: Defense Minister Gallant: This War ‘Will Shape Our Lives for Decades to Come’ | IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Operative Who Held Hostage Cpl. Noa Marciano | Israel Opens New...

May 13, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel Opens Another Crossing for Aid to Enter Northern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces opened what they dubbed the “western Erez” crossing into northern Gaza on May 12, according to a statement. The opening of a new crossing in the north appears to mean that...

May 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Rafah operation met with US warning of munitions pause

President Biden upped his sharp rhetoric against Israel widening its operation in Rafah on May 8. “I made it clear that if they go into Rafah – they haven’t gone in Rafah yet – if they go into...

March 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel warns Hezbollah as attacks continue in north

Israel has been at war with Hamas for 164 days as of March 18, and the Israel Defense Forces continue to operate on multiple fronts. Israel’s Chief of Staff Herzi HaLevi said on March 17 that Israel...

December 18, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah threats extend to Israel’s North amid Iran pressure

While Hezbollah threatens Israel's north, Iran hopes for a ceasefire that will protect Hamas. In response, the IDF continues its strikes.

November 14, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hostages at center of Israel’s focus

“Since the beginning of the war, we have been working relentlessly for the release of the hostages, including using increased pressure since the start of the ground incursion,” Israeli Prime Minister...

November 7, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 7, 2023

Netanyahu Talks With ABC About Postwar Plans, Gallant Speaks to Knesset About Gaza Goals In an interview with ABC that aired on November 7, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated his belief that...