Ziyad al-Nakhalah

February 19, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Head of Iraq’s powerful pro-Iranian Popular Mobilization Units visits Tehran

On February 18, Falih al Fayyadh, the chairman of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), visited Tehran and met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to a report in Iranian state media.

December 13, 2024 | Janatan Sayeh |

Iran never gave up on Assad; it simply failed to protect him

The sudden collapse of the Islamic Republic’s closest state-actor ally stunned the world, as Syrian rebels captured Damascus just 11 days after launching a new wave of insurgency. To deflect this humiliating...

December 12, 2024 | |

Hamas Yields on Key Israeli Demands, Hostage Deal Hopes Renewed

Terror Organization No Longer Demands Israeli Military Withdrawal from Gaza: Hamas has reportedly told mediators that it would no longer demand a full IDF withdrawal from Gaza during a proposed pause in fighting that would see up to 30 Israeli hostages released.

December 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas, PIJ adjust to post-Assad Syria, eye continued Iranian support

Both Hamas and PIJ have been hosted by the Assad regime over the decades.

December 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran is trying to spin Syria crisis for its benefit

Iran is pushing several narratives via state media, including blaming US and Israel for toppling Assad regime, and turning to Russia and other countries.

October 7, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas is proud of October 7, despite losses in war

Hamas feels confident in its continued pride in the attack because even though it has lost some of its fighters and commanders, it believes that in the long term, it will succeed.

September 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

From chaos to fear: Hezbollah’s dilemma

Hezbollah faces crisis after thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon and Syria, killing ten and wounding thousands, including the Iranian ambassador, causing chaos and fear.

August 2, 2024 | Janatan Sayeh |

Haniyeh’s Death in Tehran Shows Iranian Role in Hamas’ Warfare

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh spent the final hours before his assassination in a Tehran safehouse that belongs to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)...

July 31, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: July 31, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran; Iranian Officials ‘in Utter Shock’ | Defense Minister on Elimination of Fuad Shukr: ‘No Place Out of Reach for Our Forces’...

July 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iranian terror suffers major setback with Ismail Haniyeh’s death

Taken together, the possible elimination of Deif and the death of Haniyeh are serious setbacks for Hamas and the Iranian-backed terror axis.

July 30, 2024 | |

‘Axis of Resistance’ Leaders Attend Inauguration of Iran’s President

Latest Developments Senior figures from Iran’s  “Axis of Resistance” joined a swearing-in ceremony for Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Iranian parliament on July 30, replete...

July 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran hosts Hamas, Islamic Jihad leaders at new president’s inauguration, bolstering support

Iran hosted Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders for the swearing-in of President Pezeshkian, reinforcing support for these groups amid ongoing Gaza conflict.

March 28, 2024 | |

Hamas and Iran Celebrate Israel’s Isolation at UN

Senior Iranian officials and the leaders of Iran’s Gaza-based terror proxies met on March 26 in Tehran, where they celebrated the ceasefire resolution that the UN Security Council...

January 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel prepares for escalation as fighting continues in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces were on a “high state of readiness in all arenas,” IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on the evening of January 2, after deputy Hamas leader Saleh...

November 29, 2023 | |

Israeli Forces Eliminate Two Islamic Jihad Terrorists in Jenin

Israel said on November 29 that its military forces killed two Islamic Jihad terrorists in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. According to a Haaretz report, Israeli forces surrounded...

November 15, 2023 | |

IDF Battles Palestinian Terrorists in West Bank City of Tulkarm 

Latest Developments   The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a 15-hour operation in the West Bank city of Tulkarm on November 14, killing several Palestinian terrorists. During the operation,...

November 2, 2023 | David Daoud |

The voice of Hezbollah breaking the silence: Nasrallah to speak on Friday

As Israel inches towards creating a new “security regime” in the Gaza Strip by destroying the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas and the broader Joint Operation Room of the Palestinian...

October 25, 2023 | |

Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad meet in Beirut

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah hosted Hamas deputy-commander Saleh al-Arouri and Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Ziyad Nakhalah in Beirut according to Iranian pro-regime media,...

October 18, 2023 | Tony Badran |

Eyeless in Gaza

How the U.S. blinded Israeli intelligence gathering efforts on Hamas and other Palestinian groups inside Lebanon

July 3, 2023 | |

Iran Foments Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Jenin

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani accused Israel on July 3 of “state terrorism” following the launch of a major Israeli military operation in Jenin to weaken the presence of Iran-backed...