Seth J. Frantzman
@sfrantzman.bsky.social
Middle East security, defense analysis. War correspondent @Jerusalem Post; Adjunct Fellow FDD. Breaking Defense.
#ChezFrantzman Author of 'The October 7 War' and 'Drone Wars.'
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#ChezFrantzman Author of 'The October 7 War' and 'Drone Wars.'
Skipper. Maine. Phi Psi.
Germany receives first Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel
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Germany receives first Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel - Breaking Defense
The $4 billion deal to deliver Arrow 3 to Germany was finalized in late 2023.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Germany receives first Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel
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Lockheed Martin extends Industrial Cooperation Agreement with Israeli Ministry of Economy:
"Lockheed Martin, together with Israel’s Industrial Cooperation Authority, signed an extension for the Umbrella Industrial Cooperation Agreement (UICA), through the end of 2029.
"Lockheed Martin, together with Israel’s Industrial Cooperation Authority, signed an extension for the Umbrella Industrial Cooperation Agreement (UICA), through the end of 2029.
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Lockheed Martin extends Industrial Cooperation Agreement with Israeli Ministry of Economy:
"Lockheed Martin, together with Israel’s Industrial Cooperation Authority, signed an extension for the Umbrella Industrial Cooperation Agreement (UICA), through the end of 2029.
"Lockheed Martin, together with Israel’s Industrial Cooperation Authority, signed an extension for the Umbrella Industrial Cooperation Agreement (UICA), through the end of 2029.
Israel's Ministry of Defense: "Today (Wednesday), at a formal ceremony at the German Air Force base near Berlin, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) handed over the first operational Arrow 3 system to the German Army."
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Israel's Ministry of Defense: "Today (Wednesday), at a formal ceremony at the German Air Force base near Berlin, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) handed over the first operational Arrow 3 system to the German Army."
How the Trump Administration Secured the Gaza Ceasefire Deal That Biden Couldn’t
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How the Trump Administration Secured the Gaza Ceasefire Deal That Biden Couldn't
U.S. Central Command has united 50 nations to secure the Gaza ceasefire. But without a stabilization force, the entire deal could collapse.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
How the Trump Administration Secured the Gaza Ceasefire Deal That Biden Couldn’t
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Israel's policy in Syria is 'rudderless,' Syria expert Elizabeth Tsurkov tells 'Post'
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Elizabeth Tsurkov: Israel's Syria policy lacking | The Jerusalem Post
Tsurkov: “There is no clear objective for Israel's presence. What is the long-term goal? What is the long-term vision?”
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December 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Israel's policy in Syria is 'rudderless,' Syria expert Elizabeth Tsurkov tells 'Post'
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Kurds at a Crossroads as Middle East Shifts thisisbeirut.com.lb/a1329988 via @ThisIsBeirut_
Kurds at a Crossroads as Middle East Shifts
Kurds at a Crossroads as Middle East Shifts
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November 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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"New Iraqi lawmaker ousted after creating fake PMF brigade, violating election laws"
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Iraqi MP disqualified over fake PMF brigade creation | The Jerusalem Post
Muhannad al-Khazraji, the recently elected member of parliament, had run under the banner of the Badr Organization, which is a large pro-Iranian group in Iraq.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"New Iraqi lawmaker ousted after creating fake PMF brigade, violating election laws"
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Israel's Prime Minister: "In light of the Islamic Jihad's announcement regarding the location of findings related to a deceased hostage, Israel views with severity the delay in their immediate transfer into its hands. This constitutes a further violation of the agreement."
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Israel's Prime Minister: "In light of the Islamic Jihad's announcement regarding the location of findings related to a deceased hostage, Israel views with severity the delay in their immediate transfer into its hands. This constitutes a further violation of the agreement."
My new batch of smoked salmon on a Weber Grill
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
My new batch of smoked salmon on a Weber Grill
Beirut airstrike could be warning message from Israel to Iran, Hamas - analysis
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What does strike in Beirut mean for Israel's ceasefires? | The Jerusalem Post
As Israel's ceasefires face tension on all fronts, the IDF faces massive manpower shortages.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Beirut airstrike could be warning message from Israel to Iran, Hamas - analysis
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Made this #chezfrantzman tempura #sushi
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Made this #chezfrantzman tempura #sushi
New and improved Spike loitering tactical munition from Rafael.
“L-SPIKE 1x, a tactical loitering munition with a coaxial configuration and a fragmentation warhead intended for company-level use. It is an upgraded evolution of the well-known, combat-proven SPIKE Firefly.”
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“L-SPIKE 1x, a tactical loitering munition with a coaxial configuration and a fragmentation warhead intended for company-level use. It is an upgraded evolution of the well-known, combat-proven SPIKE Firefly.”
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November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
New and improved Spike loitering tactical munition from Rafael.
“L-SPIKE 1x, a tactical loitering munition with a coaxial configuration and a fragmentation warhead intended for company-level use. It is an upgraded evolution of the well-known, combat-proven SPIKE Firefly.”
Photo via Rafael
“L-SPIKE 1x, a tactical loitering munition with a coaxial configuration and a fragmentation warhead intended for company-level use. It is an upgraded evolution of the well-known, combat-proven SPIKE Firefly.”
Photo via Rafael
The Real Story Behind Trump’s F-35 Offer to Saudi Arabia - nationalsecurityjournal.org/the-real-sto...
The Real Story Behind Trump’s F-35 Offer to Saudi Arabia
Trump’s offer of F-35s to Saudi Arabia is about far more than jets; it’s a test of U.S.–Saudi ties, Israel’s edge, and a wider bid to reshape the region.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Israel's President Isaac Herzog: “The adoption of the US-drafted UN Security Council Resolution is a historic landmark”
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Israel's President Isaac Herzog: “The adoption of the US-drafted UN Security Council Resolution is a historic landmark”
BREAKING: UN Security Council adopted the US resolution for the Gaza stabilization force. Thirteen countries voted in favor. Russia and China abstained.
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
BREAKING: UN Security Council adopted the US resolution for the Gaza stabilization force. Thirteen countries voted in favor. Russia and China abstained.
Israel's Elbit Systems Signs a $2.3 Billion International
Contract with unnamed cusotmer for unnamed systems.
Contract with unnamed cusotmer for unnamed systems.
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Israel's Elbit Systems Signs a $2.3 Billion International
Contract with unnamed cusotmer for unnamed systems.
Contract with unnamed cusotmer for unnamed systems.
lessons learned from Syria's Sharaa historic White House meeting with Trump - analysis
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Israel's lessons from Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa historic Donald Trump summit | The Jerusalem Post
There are many skeptics about Sharaa who think the new government in Damascus has a problem with its extremist past - only time will tell whether this changes.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
lessons learned from Syria's Sharaa historic White House meeting with Trump - analysis
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My new piece:
Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria thisisbeirut.com.lb/a1329319 via ThisIsBeirut_
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Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria
Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria
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November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My new piece:
Sharaa in Washington: A Turning Point for Syria thisisbeirut.com.lb/a1329319 via ThisIsBeirut_
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."
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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
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Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa goes viral in basketball video amid US visit | The Jerusalem Post
The video, shared by many of his critics, shows Sharaa playing basketball alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and high-up US officials.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa goes viral in basketball video on eve of DC visit
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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.
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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?
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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.
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"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.
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India, Israel sign new MOU on defense tech - Breaking Defense
"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.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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.
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"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.
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Gaza “Stabilization Force” Has a Problem: No One Wants to Go First
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Gaza “Stabilization Force” Has a Problem: No One Wants to Go First
A cease-fire set the stage, but Gaza’s next phase stalls: no country wants a risky mandate, the U.S. won’t deploy, and time may cement Hamas control.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Gaza “Stabilization Force” Has a Problem: No One Wants to Go First
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