Seth J. Frantzman

Oped Editor and Middle East Affairs at Jerusalem Post

Middle East security analyst, Phd, author of #TheOctober7War bylines @Jerusalem_Post @BreakingDefense adjunct fellow @FDD Exec Dir @MidEast_Center @GulfIsrael;

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Sharaa cements Syria-Bahrain ties with trip to Manama

3 days ago | msn.com | Seth J. Frantzman

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US faces large hurdles as it takes lead on Gaza aid delivery - analysis

4 days ago | jpost.com | Seth J. Frantzman

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee spoke on May 9 about the need to get humanitarian aid into Gaza to reach people there. Aid has been largely cut off since March 2025. US President Donald Trump is pushing for the aid to reach Gaza, Huckabee said. He also mentioned that the US State Department has announced some parameters about this new initiative. What does the US want to see happen? It wants food to be distributed efficiently and safely.
Rafael targeting Southeast Asia, Europe for naval defense system sales

5 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Seth J. Frantzman

JERSUALEM — Rafael is targeting Southeast Asia and European markets, including customers like the United Kingdom, as potential adopters of its naval air defenses, a company executive tells Breaking Defense. The Israeli firm is showcasing its portfolio at this week’s International Maritime Defense Exhibition in Singapore and is also preparing for the Combined Naval Event conference, which will take place in the UK later this month.
Why 62 US troops were hurt in a mission that shouldn't have happened

6 days ago | msn.com | Seth J. Frantzman

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Why Can't Anyone Stop Yemen's Houthi Rebels?

1 week ago | 19fortyfive.com | Seth J. Frantzman

On May 6, United States President Donald Trump said the US would stop its attacks on the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group. The US had launched a campaign of airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen starting on March 15. Oman, a neighbor of Yemen, said that it had helped mediate an end to the conflict between the US and the Houthis. The end of seven weeks of fighting isn’t a clear surrender by the Houthis. They appear to have weathered the storm as they have in the past against other adversaries.
Israel prepares plan for expanded Gaza offensive

1 week ago | fdd.org | Reagan Easter |Seth J. Frantzman

On May 4, Israel’s Security Cabinet approved plans for a new offensive in Gaza. The multi-stage plan envisions the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) capturing and seizing territory in Gaza and staying for the long term. The approach contrasts with 2024 operations in which the Israeli military entered areas such as Khan Younis or Jabaliya and then left after weeks or months of fighting.
Israel prepares plan for expanded Gaza offensive

1 week ago | longwarjournal.org | Seth J. Frantzman

On May 4, Israel’s Security Cabinet approved plans for a new offensive in Gaza. The multi-stage plan envisions the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) capturing and seizing territory in Gaza and staying for the long term. The approach contrasts with 2024 operations in which the Israeli military entered areas such as Khan Younis or Jabaliya and then left after weeks or months of fighting.
Why Can’t Anyone Stop Yemen’s Houthi Rebels?

1 week ago | fdd.org | Reagan Easter |Seth J. Frantzman

On May 6, United States President Donald Trump said the US would stop its attacks on the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group. The US had launched a campaign of airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen starting on March 15. Oman, a neighbor of Yemen, said that it had helped mediate an end to the conflict between the US and the Houthis. The end of seven weeks of fighting isn’t a clear surrender by the Houthis. They appear to have weathered the storm as they have in the past against other adversaries.
Can Syria’s New Government Protect the Country’s Minorities?

1 week ago | fdd.org | Reagan Easter |Seth J. Frantzman

In late April, rumors spread in Syria about an audio recording allegedly insulting the Muslim Prophet Muhammed. Within days, extremists were attacking members of the Druze minority on a university campus and also targeting Druze neighborhoods and towns near Damascus. The clashes continued into early this month. This is the second serious round of sectarian clashes in Syria since the new government of Ahmed al-Shara’a came to power after the toppling of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024.
Syria's president to visit Europe, and why France was the natural choice - analysis

1 week ago | jpost.com | Seth J. Frantzman

As a former colonial power in the region, France has interests in Lebanon and Syria, and is seen as having a more balanced Mideast policy than the US and UK. Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa is making his first trip to Europe this week. He is traveling to France after a surprise announcement on Tuesday.