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Middle East security, defense analysis. War correspondent @Jerusalem Post; Adjunct Fellow FDD. Breaking Defense. #ChezFrantzman Author of 'The October 7 War' and 'Drone Wars.' Skipper. Maine. Phi Psi.
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Massacres in Latakia test Syria’s new government amid rising violence - analysis www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

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After 2 years, Iraq claims to be searching for kidnapped researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...

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Putin poised to facilitate Iran-US nuclear talks, report says m.jpost.com/breaking-new...

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I spoke to MEF about my recent book on the October 7 War, youtu.be/VEUSt8KixFY?...

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Egypt positions itself for larger Gaza role - analysis m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Israel's IDF: "A short while ago, the IDF struck a military site where weapons belonging to the previous Syrian regime were stored in the area of Al Qardahah in Syria. Due to recent developments in the area, it was decided to strike military infrastructure at the site."

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Syria’s challenges: Rough waters ahead and challenges - www.19fortyfive.com/2025/02/can-...

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Hamas stalls Gaza ceasefire talks, betting Israel won't resume fighting – analysis m.jpost.com/israel-news/...

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Nice day sailing

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Ceviche at #chezfrantzman with red snapper, lime juice, garlic, ginger, cilantro, dash of cayenne, salt, dash of soy sauce, red onion, cucumber, pineapple, and kiwi

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The Empire State Building lit up in orange along with other important landmarks and buildings around the world yesterday to commemorate Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas who were killed in Gaza after being kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

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Israel's President Herzog: "Our hearts ache upon receiving the bitter news of the identification of Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur, whose bodies were returned overnight from captivity at the hands of Hamas terrorists."

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Druze in Syria between regime and a hard place m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Iraq positions itself for diplomatic role in MidEast region - analysis m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Israel's Prime Minister's Office says "In light of Hamas's repeated violations, including the ceremonies that humiliate our hostages and the cynical exploitation of our hostages for propaganda purposes..."

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IDF: A short while ago, the IDF conducted a strike on border crossings on the Syria-Lebanon border through which the Hezbollah terrorist organization has attempted to smuggle weapons into Lebanon.

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Six hostages have been released by Hamas today. They include Avera Mengistu, who was held by Hamas since 2014 and Hisham al-Sayed who was also held for 10 years. The other hostages; Eliya Cohen and Omer Shem Tov,Tal Shoham, Omer Wenkert, were taken by Hamas on Oct. 7.

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The Bibas children and the future of Zionism m.jpost.com/israel-news/...

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Our smoked brisket at #chezfrantzman

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What America’s Iron Dome effort should learn from Israel’s air defense systems breakingdefense.com/2025/02/what...

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Donald Trump's foreign policy offers big changes from Gaza to Ukraine - analysis m.jpost.com/internationa...

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Israel's PM Netanyahu says that "in coordination" with US Presidential Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the Israeli leader "instructed the negotiations team to leave for Cairo tomorrow in order to discuss the continued implementation of the first stage of the deal."

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New analysis Israel must seize control of Gaza war, stop taking Hamas demands - analysis m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Trump’s plan is already getting Egypt, Jordan to make moves - analysis m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Israel struck a drone that was in southern Gaza today. The IDF says that "recently, several attempts to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip using drones have been identified."

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IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment and the decision to raise the level of readiness in the Southern Command, it was decided to increase reinforcements with additional troops, including reservists.

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IDEX 2025: Heven Drones is unveiling the Raider: A Hydrogen-Powered UAS for Modern Multi-Role Operations "The Raider an hydrogen propulsion Characterized by extended endurance, enhanced payload capacity, and a modular design to adapt to evolving operational demands." (Images: Heven Drones)

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US-backed Syrian Free Army continues to patrol Tanf in southern Syria www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...

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What does Hamas achieve by threatening Gaza hostage, ceasefire deal? - analysis m.jpost.com/israel-news/...

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IDF's withdrawal from key Gaza corridor signals shift in war's trajectory - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Fresh clashes expose Syria’s lingering Lebanon problem - analysis www.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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What does – and doesn’t – make sense about Trump’s Gaza plan www.spectator.co.uk/article/what...

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Trump’s Gaza doctrine: Doubling down on plans for future - analysis www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

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Israel's Ministry of Defense has conducted a second round of demonstrating counter-drone solutions (against smaller drones). "The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D) has successfully completed an extensive series of operational trials."

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Radical theory: Hamas is facing diminishing returns in trying to parade the hostages. Losing the PR battle? Gaza hostage releases are not a victory for Hamas - analysis m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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New piece : Syria and Turkey's growing relationship may affect Iran's proxy war on Israel - analysis m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Beef stew slow cooked in BBQ sauce for several hours #chezfrantzman

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We discussed Trump’s inauguration, Godfather II, the hostage deal and how to make a sloppy Joe @Jerusalem_Post podcast with EricaSchachne youtu.be/NfStcZYC8wo?...

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I spent the day on the Israel-Lebanon border on the Israeli side. The ceasefire continues. The area is quiet. Signs from the recent war are visible, including cement barriers that protect Israelis from Hezbollah fire, and on the other side some damaged Lebanese villages can be seen

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Israel shifts to a shock and awe tactic in northern West Bank. Will it work? m.jpost.com/middle-east/...

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Israel has chosen a new IDF Chief of Staff. 'Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have agreed on the appointment of Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir as the next IDF Chief-of-Staff."

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