Seth J. Frantzman

March 25, 2025
Can Syria and Lebanon Rein In Hezbollah?
If Hezbollah continues to clash with the new Syrian government, this could encourage the government to lean on other extremist militias.
February 10, 2025
Syria’s Lingering Lebanon Problem
Syria’s government has only a handful of leftover Syrian regime equipment, such as old tanks that date from the 1990s or the Soviet era.
February 5, 2025
Gaza Hostage Releases Are Not a Victory for Hamas
The Hamas victory celebrations and use of the hostage handover to parade hostages, has led to anger in Israel.
January 25, 2025
Hamas Parades ‘Victory’ in Hostage Deal
Hamas put together a spectacle in Gaza designed to humiliate Israel and also to create an image of Hamas as a military organization conducting a military handover of prisoners of...
January 23, 2025
Israel's Gaza Problem
Reappearing Hamas commander Hussein Fiad claims Gaza 'victory' after IDF thought he was killed.
January 15, 2025
Make No Mistake, Hamas Wants To Be Underestimated
As Israel focuses on a potential hostage deal it is important to understand how Hamas will seek to continue to exploit the conflict with Israel. Hamas has thrived for forty...