For review: 1. US General to Beirut for Ceasefire Implementation. US CENTCOM announced that Major General Jasper Jeffers, Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), would oversee the implementation and monitoring mechanism of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, alongside his co-chair, US Mideast envoy Amos Hochstein. 2. IDF Continues to Strike Hezbo…

For review: 1. IDF Strikes Hezbollah in S. Lebanon after Ceasefire Violation. IDF Fighter jets struck a Hezbollah facility, which was used to hold medium-range rockets, after identifying activity there. 2. Israel warns Syria of allowing weapons transfers from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces has said that amid the truce it wo…

For review: 1. Israel and Hezbollah Ceasefire to Begin at 0400 Local Time. Israeli PM Netanyahu said there were three reasons for accepting the ceasefire now. “The first is to focus on the Iranian threat, and I won’t elaborate,” he said. The second was to allow troops to rest and to replenish weapon stores. The third reason, he said, is to delink t…

For review: 1. Israel Agrees to US-backed Ceasefire in Lebanon (In Principle). 2. Russian President (Vladimir Putin): Oreshnik Missile in Production. The Russian President said that Moscow would carry out more tests of the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in “combat conditions- and the missile will be put into serial production. 3. Russia equi…

For review: 1. IDF kills Hezbollah Commander in Syria that participated in the attack on US Forces in Karbala, Iraq in 2007. 2. US Rejects International Criminal Court (ICC) Warrants for Israeli PM & Former Defense Minister. The White House said Thursday that it “fundamentally rejects” the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest war…

For review: 1. Hamas officials have left Qatar for Turkey, but still maintain their office. Turkey confirmed on Monday that Hamas’s key foreign leaders are in Ankara while insisting that it has not opened an office for them. 2. US Vetoes UN Security Council Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza. “A durable end to the war must come with the release of the h…

For review: 1. Hamas to leave Qatar for Turkey? An Arab Diplomat told the Times of Israel on Sunday that senior members of Hamas’s leadership abroad left Qatar last week for Turkey, A Turkish diplomatic source on Monday dismissed reports that Hamas had moved its political office to Turkey, adding that members of the Palestinian terror group only vi…

For review: 1. Qatar suspends its' mediation role between Israel and Hamas. Hamas refrains from appointing a sole successor to the organization- instead choosing to use a 5-member committee approach, until leadership elections in March 2025. 2. Top Hezbollah Spokesman Killed in IDF Airstrike. An Israeli airstrike on a building in a central neighbor…

For review: 1. During 26 October Strike - Israel Hit Undeclared Iranian Nuclear Site. The Israeli strike on Parchin, destroyed sophisticated equipment used to design the explosives that could surround uranium in a nuclear device, significantly damaging Iran’s efforts to resume its nuclear weapons research. 2. As IDF continues attacks in Beirut and …

For review: 1. International Atomic Energy Agency Chief in Iran. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi traveled to Tehran on Wednesday, to negotiate with the country’s top nuclear and political officials, according to Iran’s official IRNA news agency. 2. Israeli Official (unnamed) denies Washington Post report concerning efforts to…

For review: 1. Israel's New Submarine. The Israeli Navy announced on Tuesday the name of its sixth submarines, dubbed “the Dragon”, in a ceremony in Germany with the naval vessel expected to be delivered to Israel later in 2025. 2. Israeli President Isaac Hertzog presents gift to US President Biden, on what is most likely, the last official visit b…

For review: 1. US & UK strike Houthi targets in in Yemen. The Houthi-run Al Masirah television network reported three American and British raids that targeted the capital Sanaa’s southern Al Sabeen district. 2. US Strikes Iranian-backed Groups in Syria. US CENTCOM forces attacked nine targets in two locations in Syria in response to several attacks…

For review: 1. Newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister (Israel Katz) conducts first phone call with American counterpart- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. 2. From US Formal Request: Qatar Directs Hamas to Leave Doha. Qatar told Hamas that it must close its diplomatic office in Doha roughly ten days ago following a request by the US, senior Biden…

For review: 1. IDF conducts airstrikes north of the Litani River, targeting rocket launch sites. 2. Squadron of F-15 Strike Eagles Arrive in US CENTCOM AOR. 3. Israel to Procure 25 x F-15IA Warplanes from US. The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed what it called a “landmark transaction” to acquire 25 more F-15 fighter aircraft in a deal worth $5…

For review: 1. Lebanon Army conducts probe concerning Israeli Navy’s Shayetet 13 commando unit raid. A Lebanese judicial official said that the probe had found that operatives from the Israeli Navy’s Shayetet 13 commando unit entered Lebanese waters in a speedboat equipped with radar-jamming devices that evaded detection by Lebanon’s and UNIFIL’s n…

For review: 1. IDF Strikes Hezbollah targets in Syria. In a rare acknowledgment, the IDF confirmed launching airstrikes in Syria on Monday, targeting what it said were infrastructure and assets of Hezbollah’s intelligence division. 2. Hamas Rejects Egyptian Offer for Short-term Ceasefire. The Egyptian proposal envisioned a 12-day ceasefire during w…

For review: 1. US CENTCOM Release: - US Forces assigned to CENTCOM strike ISIS camps in Syria resulting in 35 operatives killed. - B-52 Stratofortress Bombers arrive in CENTCOM AOR from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota from the 5th Bomb Wing. 2. Israeli Commando Raid in Northern Lebanon. According Al-Akhbar report, operatives from the Navy’s Shay…

For review: 1. US Sends B-52s to CENTCOM AOR. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster presence in the region, as an aircraft carrier and its warships are preparing to leave. 2. US and Israeli Officials continue discussions on ceasefire plans in Lebanon. A US official to…

For review: 1. Iran Threatens "Painful" Response to Israel. Unnamed Source to CNN: Iran will deliver a “definitive and painful” response to Israel’s recent attack on its territory, likely before the US presidential election on 05 November. 2. IDF Chief Warns Iran "Not to Pursue Further Attacks." Speaking to aircrews at the Ramon Air Base in souther…

For review: 1. Israel: Escalation Dominance Against Iran. Israel’s attacks on Saturday crippled Iran’s ability to produce long-range ballistic missiles and rendered crucial energy facilities vulnerable to future attacks by destroying air defense batteries protecting them. 2. Israeli PM: Stop the Iran Nuclear Program. Israel is determined to stop Ir…

For review: 1. Israel Strikes Military Targets in Iran. After reports of explosions near Tehran began to emerge around 2:15 a.m. local time, the Israel Defense Forces released a statement confirming that it was attacking Iran in response to “months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel.” 2. Israeli & Egyptian Spy…

For review: 1. IDF Confirms Death of Hezbollah Chief from 04 October Strike. Hashem Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah’s executive council, was presumed to be the successor of Hassan Nasrallah following his assassination in late September. 2. Israeli Air Force prepares for combat over Iran. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday told pilots and …

For review: 1. Israeli Politicians: Drone Attack on PM Home - "Big Mistake." Israeli politicians aimed their rhetoric in Iran’s direction, vowing Tehran would “pay a price” for a drone attack by Tehran’s proxy Hezbollah that struck the Israeli PM's home. 2. Nordic Countries to Collaborate on future Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Major General Lars Lerv…

For review: 1. Hezbollah Drone Strike On Israel PM Home. A drone fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon that exploded in the central seaside town of Caesarea early on Saturday targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private home, his office said. The premier and his wife were not present and no injuries were reported. 2. Iran United Nations Mission s…

For review: 1. Top Hamas Leader Killed by IDF Tank Fire. Israel on Thursday night announced that IDF troops had killed Hamas terror chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.. A force from the 828th Bislamach Brigade killed Sinwar and the other two terrorists. 2. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israeli citizens concerning Sinwar's death. PM Netanyahu: "I s…

For review: 1. Israeli Defense Minister on Iran Strike: Targets Are Clear - It's a Matter of Time. Israel has described its general attack plans to the US but has yet to give an update on specific targets- however, “the targets could also change at the 11th hour.” 2. Iran Foreign Minister: Iran Will Respond. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi w…

For review: 1. Israel PM & French President Discuss Lebanon Ceasefire. The two leaders spoke by phone, with PM Netanyahu telling the French President he was opposed to agreeing to a “unilateral ceasefire” in Lebanon, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office. 2. N. Korean Soldiers Supporting Russian Fight in Ukraine? South Ko…

For review: 1. 2024 Defence Media Awards held in Washington D.C.. Congratulations to all Nominees & Winners (and those not Nominated as well). 2. Israel PM Netanyahu - UNIFIL Forces Must Leave Danger Zone. Addressing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, PM Netanyahu said in a Hebrew-language message, “It is time for you to withdraw UNIFIL from He…

For review: 1. No Israeli response to Iran. Discussions and coordination with US continues. Among the challenges of an aggressive response is the potential for tit-for-tat strikes that will draw in other Middle Eastern countries. Tehran has threatened Western-backed Arab states that it will attack them next if an Israeli-US retaliatory action again…

For review: 1. President Biden & PM Netanyahu Discuss Response to Iranian Missile Attack. PM Netanyahu held a phone call with US President Biden on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 50 days, as Jerusalem aims to coordinate with Washington its' response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack. 2. IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel crossing into Israel. “…

For review: 1. US Navy identifies vessels with faulty welds in Secretary of Navy letter to HASC & SASC. The impacted ships include the aircraft carrier George Washington and the brand-new attack submarines Hyman G. Rickover and New Jersey. 2. IDF Combat Data from One Year of War. The Israel Defense Forces on Monday published new data on its operati…

For review: 1. No Contact with Hezbollah Chief After Beirut Strike - No Statement from Hezbollah. 2. IDF says response to Iranian missile attack will be "serious and significant." 3. US CENTCOM Commander in Israel to Discuss Response to Iran Attack. United States CENTCOM chief General Michael Kurilla landed in Israel this evening to meet with Israe…

For review: 1. IDF Targets New Hezbollah Chief in Beirut Strike - Status Unknown. Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine was meeting with other senior Hezbollah leaders in an underground bunker during the IDF strike. It remains unclear if Safieddine was harmed in the Israeli strike. 2. IDF Reveals Hamas Senior Leader Eliminated During July Airstrike. S…

For review: 1. Iran Targets Israel With More Than 180 Missiles - PM Netanyahu Reaction: "Big Mistake". At a security cabinet meeting in the aftermath of the attack, PM Netanyahu warned that Tehran had made a “big mistake tonight” and vowed that “it will pay for it.” 2. Iran celebrates missiles attack on Israel. Iran’s IRGC boasted of its ballistic …

For review: (Episode mostly dedicated to the IDF strike that killed the Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah.) 1. US Foreign Military Sales: - Australia: 100 x Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range and related equipment for an estimated cost of $405 million. - Egypt: 720 x Stinger Missiles for vehicle-based use on existing Avenger sys…

For review: 1. IDF Targets Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut Strike - Status Unknown. - A US official told The Times of Israel that Israel notified the US about the airstrike after planes were already in the air and the operation was in motion. - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called an emergency session of Iran’s Supreme N…

For review: 1. US Congress passes Continuing Resolution (CR) for continued Federal Government funding. The CR now makes its way to the White House, which has indicated that the President will sign the bill well in advance of the 30 Sep deadline. 2. IDF Prepares for Ground Combat in S. Lebanon. Israel has continued to launch hundreds of strikes agai…

For review: 1. IDF Pounds Hezbollah Rocket & Missiles Sites in S. Lebanon. The IDF said it struck some 1,600 targets across Lebanon on Monday, including many homes it said housed weapons directly threatening Israel. 2. Monday IDF airstrike in Beirut targets Senior Hezbollah Commander. An Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Monday evening targeted Hezbol…

For review: 1. IDF Strikes Hezbollah's Radwan Force Leadership. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Saturday that it had eliminated many of the top commanders of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force in the Friday strike in Beirut. 2. Iraq to Procure Medium-Range Air Defense Systems. Iraq’s Ministry of Defense announced Thursday that it signed a contract …

For review: 1. Israeli Defense Minister tells US Envoy that only "military action" can restore security and return residents to the border region. 2. Pager & Hand-Held Radio Explosions in Lebanon - Iranian Ambassador Wounded. Thousands of Hezbollah group pagers exploded on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000. In addition, a fresh…

For review: 1. US Foreign Military Sales: - Japan: KC-46A Refueling aircraft. - Israel: Heavy Duty Tank Trailers. 2. Houthi Rebels Claim Downing of MQ-9 Reaper. The U.S. military said it was aware of the Houthis' claimed downing of a drone over the country's southwestern Dhamar province, without elaborating. 3. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar congratulat…

For review: 1. US Secretary of the Navy Violates Hatch Act. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has apologized for comments he made to British reporters in January that the Office of the Special Trial Counsel found violated a US law that prevents federal employees from endorsing political candidates during their official duties. 2. IDF Tunnel War…

For review: 1. US Carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Departs CENTCOM AOR. The Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is heading back home eight months into its deployment, Pentagon officials announced on Thursday. 2. IDF Reports 13 kilometers of Tunnels Destroyed in Rafah. Brigadier General Itzik Cohen, 162d Division Commander said that his comba…

For review: 1. Israel Defense Minister - Hamas as Military Formation is Gone. Hamas is no longer an organized military force in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s 11-month ongoing military campaign, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told foreign journalists on Monday. 2. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said US will present new formula for Hostage Deal …

For review: 1. Israel - Hamas Hostage Deal Remote. The chances of a phased hostage-ceasefire agreement being achieved on the basis of Israel’s May proposal are “close to zero” and there is “very broad pessimism” among the Israeli negotiators. 2. Germany to Provide 155mm Howitzers to Ukraine. Germany will deliver a batch of 12 x Panzerhaubitze 2000 …

For review: 1. Egypt's Army Chief of Staff Visits Gaza Border. Egypt’s army chief of staff Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa made a surprise visit on Thursday to the country’s border with the Gaza Strip to inspect the security situation. 2. IDF Infantry Brigade Prepares for Combat in North. The IDF’s Yiftah Brigade carried out a drill over the past …

For review: 1. Israel PM - IDF Potentially Off Philadelphi Corridor in Phase 2 but Not Without Security Arrangements. PM Netanyahu: “The conditions that we shall have for a permanent ceasefire must include a situation where the Philadelphi Corridor cannot be perforated.” 2. Slovakia to Procure Barak MX Air Defense Systems. The Slovak government has…

For review: 1. US White House reports that new Hostage Deal has Israel mvoing off populated areas of the Philadelphi Corridor. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby: “The deal itself, including the bridging proposal that we started working with… includes the removal of Israeli Defense Forces from all densely populated areas……

For review: 1. According to final investigation report, the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024, was caused by bad weather. The main cause of the helicopter crash was the “complex climatic and atmospheric conditions of the region in the spring.” 2. IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas. Prime Min…

For review. 1. USAID Report on Gaza Pier- available at USNI News. 2. Israeli Security Cabinet Supports Remaining on Philadelphi Corridor. Israel's security cabinet voted Thursday to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position in favor of maintaining IDF presence along the Gaza-Egypt border as part of any potential ceasefire and hostage releas…