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Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 6d

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.

Can Trump Bring Peace to Gaza?

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 7d

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

Trump says a Gaza ceasefire is near, betting on Arab consensus to pressure Hamas and fund postwar governance—if a fragile regional coalition can hold.

nationalsecurityjournal.org

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 7d

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

Donald Trump is boxing Israel, Hamas into a Gaza deal - here's how | The Jerusalem Post

To get to “yes” on both sides, Trump reached into his toolbox of his concept of dealmaking - as well as his own doctrine about big ideas and peace in the Middle East.

The Battle for Gaza City – The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 11d

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

Essays – Gaza City, one of the last two Hamas strongholds, is the target of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an ongoing operation. It is a large metropolitan

jstribune.com

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 11d

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

Amid embargoes, how independent can Israel's defense industry be? - Breaking Defense

Analysts agree with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could become more self-sufficient, but there are clear limits to the push.

breakingdefense.com

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Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 11d

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

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 11d

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

Al-Sharaa met with WJC's Ronald Lauder in NY | The Jerusalem Post

The meeting with the president of the World Jewish Congress is a big step in repairing Syria's relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 11d

"In a joint operation by the Israel Police Coastal District and the Israel Security Agency, 18-year-old Issa Maadi, a resident of Acre, was arrested in recent weeks after it emerged that he identified with ISIS, took steps to manufacture explosives...."

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 11d

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

The Battle for Gaza City – The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 12d

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

Essays – Gaza City, one of the last two Hamas strongholds, is the target of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an ongoing operation. It is a large metropolitan

jstribune.com

The Battle for Gaza City – The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 13d

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

Essays – Gaza City, one of the last two Hamas strongholds, is the target of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an ongoing operation. It is a large metropolitan

jstribune.com

Future lessons from Europe's drone mayhem | The Jerusalem Post

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 14d

Denmark drone chaos is a lesson for the future - analysis

www.jpost.com/internationa...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine should have already led to better drone defenses in Europe. Now, the recent incidents in Poland, Denmark and other countries continue to be a wake-up call.

How a New Arab Regional Order Is Taking Shape

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 14d

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."

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15d

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

A more integrated Middle East is also a Middle East more open to connections with neighboring regional powers.

nationalinterest.org

From Pariah to Partner? Inside Syria’s Washington Comeback Bid

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15d

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

Syria’s new leadership courted Washington and the UN for sanctions relief, reconstruction, and roadmaps for Suweida and the east—testing a fragile, post-Assad reset.

nationalsecurityjournal.org

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 15d

Syrian integration in focus as Syrian President Sharaa speaks at UN

www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...

Syrian integration in focus as Syrian President Sharaa speaks at UN

Syrian transitional President Ahmed al Sharaa spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, urging support for rebuilding Syria and emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the ...

www.longwarjournal.org

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 16d

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.

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 16d

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

Houthi drones pose continued threat to Israel | The Jerusalem Post

The Houthis have shifted to using more drones than ballistic missiles in their latest attacks, making it more complex to intercept them.

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 16d

It’s a lot of good points. If it’s important to you I can try to send some thoughts. I found myself agreeing to much of it

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 16d

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.”

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 17d

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.

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 17d

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."

Seth J. Frantzman @sfrantzman.bsky.social · 18d

Good points. I don't have a lot of insights to add at the moment.