Israel Defense Forces recruitment data for March and April 2024 showed high levels of men and women seeking enlistment to combat roles. Women sought out positions in the artillery and border protection units in numbers almost double those sought and expected. Men also sought recruitment to a variety of infantry units at higher than expected numbers, continuing a trend that began after the Hamas attack on October 7. The post IDF combat unit recruitment attracts record number of Israeli men and women first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

The Israel Defense Forces said on April 30 that two of its divisions are prepared for the next phase of combat in Gaza. The two divisions played a key role in battles in Gaza between October 2023 and March 2024. The IDF's statement follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying that Israel will proceed with an offensive into Rafah in southern Gaza. The post Two IDF Divisions prepare for next phase in Gaza first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

The Popular Resistance Committees, published a statement threatening to attack British troops and other forces, if they delivered aid to Gaza. The post Gaza-based terrorist group threatens British forces if they begin to deliver aid from offshore pier first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

The Islamic State's Mozambique Province continues to document its da'wah campaigns across large portions of Cabo Delgado Province. The post Islamic State expands da’wah activities in Mozambique first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

The Israel Defense Forces are focused on facilitating humanitarian aid entering northern Gaza as well as on receiving aid that will arrive via the US-built temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza. The IDF’s 99th division also began operating to secure the Netzerim corridor in Gaza, a key element of protecting the aid that may arrive whether by land or by sea. The post IDF Focuses on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

Long-delayed U.S. aid is finally on its way to Ukraine as Russia presses forward near Avdiivka and Chasiv Yar. A look inside those battles. The post U.S. Rushes Aid to Ukraine as Russia Presses Near Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

Israel redeployed its Nahal brigade from Gaza, replacing it with two reserve brigades that have been undergoing training. The movement comes as the IDF continues to carry out numerous daily airstrikes in Gaza and as Hamas seeks to increase its presence in northern Gaza. Additionally, Hamas released a hostage video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. The post IDF rotates units in central Gaza as Rafah operation looms first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

Hezbollah carried out a drone attack on northern Israel, setting off sirens along twenty miles of Israeli coastline. The Israel Defense Forces said air defenses were activated to intercept the threats. Hezbollah said they had carried out the attack in response to the IDF killing a commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit. The post Hezbollah Targets Israeli Coast with Drone attack first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

Violent explosions hit the Kalsu base in Iraq, amid speculation of Israeli involvement; no party has claimed responsibility. Recent attacks on US soldiers in Syria and Iraq, after a hiatus, may signal a resurgence of violence against US presence, as Iraqi factions debate approaches towards US withdrawal. The post Pressure mounting on U.S. with troops under attack in Syria and Iraq, plus blasts on PMF base first appeared on FDD's Long War Journal ..read more

Bill is back and leaning on co-host Joe Truzman to help him piece together the events of last week. They revisit Iran’s historic strike on Israel and Israel’s retaliatory strike in Isfahan, Iran — including what targets they hit, what message they wanted to send by hitting them, and whether this was the right move. They contemplate whether Israel’s relatively tempered response is indicative of U.S. restraint and if Israel will continue to go after IRGC-QF targets. They also discuss reports of an attack on an Iranian-backed militia outside of Baghdad as well as allegations of Hezbollah Brigade ..read more