My new piece: Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria thisisbeirut.com.lb/a1329319 via ThisIsBeirut_

IDF: "Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin that his body has been returned for burial."

Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa goes viral in basketball video on eve of DC visit www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

IDF: The coffin of the deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and is on its way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.

What is Iranian state media saying today?

India, Israel sign new MOU on defense tech "We view India as a first-rate strategic partner and are determined to continue deepening cooperation in the fields of defense, technology, and industry," an Israeli statement reads. breakingdefense.com/2025/11/indi...

Gaza “Stabilization Force” Has a Problem: No One Wants to Go First nationalsecurityjournal.org/gaza-stabili...

Gaza “Stabilization Force” Has a Problem: No One Wants to Go First - nationalsecurityjournal.org/gaza-stabili...

IDF "The coffin of the deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and is on its way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out."

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias in spotlight after Secretary of State Rubio’s call with Prime Minister Sudani www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...

Gaza Needs an International Peacekeeping Force Now nationalinterest.org/blog/middle-...

Assassination Casts Dark Cloud over Iraqi Elections via @ThisIsBeirut_ thisisbeirut.com.lb/articles/132...

Israel's IDF says it struck "Struck a Hezbollah Military Compound and a Precision Missile Manufacturing Site in Beqaa and in Northern Lebanon"

"Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday formed a special investigative committee to review a case involving one of its employees after a diplomatic controversy in Jordan, saying it is handling the matter “with full professionalism and transparency” to protect the reputation of Iraqi diplomacy"

After Hamas killed two IDF soldiers earlier today, the IDF carried out strikes in various parts of Gaza. One was a tunnel system several km long that had been assessed to previously hold hostages. Now that all the living hostages are back, it was hit with 120 munitions.

The Gaza Peace Deal Has One Huge Problem: Hamas Won’t Disarm - nationalsecurityjournal.org/the-gaza-pea...

My analysis Major challenges remain after release of 20 living hostages - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

Hamas initiates reign of terror to assert power in Gaza - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

Will Hamas give up power?

After Gaza’s Deal, A Momentum in the Region for More Peace Stability in Syria, Lebanon? thisisbeirut.com.lb/a1327395

I was there on October 7 as the attack took place, I have been covering the war for two years. For those of us who were in it and have suffered through it, these are momentous moments. We believe and we wait hoping for the hostages return

I covered the Oct. 7 war from the first day on the border; today I returned to the border area, to Zikim, Sderot, Nahal Oz and other areas; www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the area of Eilat, a UAV that was launched from Yemen was likely intercepted by the IAF.

How Trump got things right on the road to peace; nationalsecurityjournal.org/can-trump-br...

How US President Donald Trump is boxing Israel, Hamas into a Gaza deal - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

My new piece in the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune; The Battle for Gaza City jstribune.com/frantzman-th...

Amid embargoes, how independent can Israel’s defense industry be? breakingdefense.com/2025/09/amid...

Leg of lamb made on the Weber grill over charcoal and cherry wood chunks ; we sear it and then wrap it for three hours at 150-200 C #chezfrantzman

Syria’s president meeting with Lauder shows new face of Syria www.jpost.com/internationa...

Israel Police and the ISA thwarted a planned bombing attack in Acre, targeting IDF soldiers at a bus stop.

My new piece: The Battle for Gaza City jstribune.com/frantzman-th...

My look at the battle for Gaza City jstribune.com/frantzman-th...

Denmark drone chaos is a lesson for the future - analysis www.jpost.com/internationa...

Latest details on the Gaza-bound flotilla. It has sailed from southeastern Crete and is on a course heading toward Egypt at the moment. It will need to turn slightly to make Gaza, unless it is going to Alexandria first.

Greek City Times: "A Turkish UAV with the callsign VATOZ21 has been flying continuously over the flotilla, monitoring activity only a few kilometers off the Cretan coast. A second Turkish drone was also launched in the same area on Thursday, reinforcing Ankara’s aerial presence."

How a New Arab Regional Order Is Taking Shape nationalinterest.org/blog/middle-...

Syria’s Shara’a: From Pariah to Partner? Inside Syria’s Washington Comeback Bid - nationalsecurityjournal.org/from-pariah-...

Syrian integration in focus as Syrian President Sharaa speaks at UN www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...

IDF says: "Troops from the 98th Division are expanding the operation in Gaza City; the combat in the arena is characterized by a dense and complex environment, combining operational maneuvering with precise intelligence and aerial support." This is one of three IDF divisions in Gaza City.

Why the Houthi drone threat will continue - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

Israel’s DefMin Katz: The IDF “attacked several military camps, including a camp of the Houthi General Staff, killed many dozens of Houthi terrorist operatives and destroyed UAV and weapons caches. As I promised yesterday - whoever harms us will be harmed sevenfold.”

IDF: Earlier today (Thursday), a failed projectile launch toward an IAF combat helicopter was identified from the area of Gaza City. The combat helicopter was not harmed, and no injuries were reported. The helicopter continued its missions in support of the ground troops operating in the area.

A drone struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat. IDF: "Troops are assisting in evacuating civilians from the area and providing initial medical care. An IDF helicopter was dispatched and is currently assisting in evacuating injured individuals from the scene."

The Gaza-bound flotilla of almost 40 vessels is now around 40 nautical miles southwest of Crete. They have around 660 miles to go to reach Gaza, which they could do in seven days. A map of their progress, also showing the Greek squadron #TrackingGazaFlotilla

Egypt Today: "Egypt looking forward to enhancing military production cooperation with Pakistan"

The IDF finds new uses for old M113s. The old vehicle which Israel has thousands of, is now unmanned and can deliver explosives and also have a remote machine gun and conduct other missions.

Syria-Turkey ties Syrian state media reported on September 21 that “senior Syrian and Turkish officials met Saturday to discuss strengthening security coordination and boosting cooperation with Interpol, according to a statement from the Syrian Interior Ministry sent to SANA.”

Egypt reveals objectives of deploying army forces in Sinai al-ain.com/article/egyp...

Yes, NATO can innovate to counter the drone threat; it should learn from Ukraine, #dronewars edition.cnn.com/2025/09/21/e...

Israel expands push into Gaza City center with 3 IDF divisions www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...