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.'
Skipper. Maine. Phi Psi.
#ChezFrantzman Author of 'The October 7 War' and 'Drone Wars.'
Skipper. Maine. Phi Psi.
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.”
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
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
What is Iranian state media saying today?
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
What is Iranian state media saying today?
Will Hamas give up power?
October 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Will Hamas give up power?
Leg of lamb made on the Weber grill over charcoal and cherry wood chunks ; we sear it and then wrap it for three hours at 150-200 C #chezfrantzman
September 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Leg of lamb made on the Weber grill over charcoal and cherry wood chunks ; we sear it and then wrap it for three hours at 150-200 C #chezfrantzman
Latest details on the Gaza-bound flotilla. It has sailed from southeastern Crete and is on a course heading toward Egypt at the moment. It will need to turn slightly to make Gaza, unless it is going to Alexandria first.
September 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Latest details on the Gaza-bound flotilla. It has sailed from southeastern Crete and is on a course heading toward Egypt at the moment. It will need to turn slightly to make Gaza, unless it is going to Alexandria first.
The Gaza-bound flotilla of almost 40 vessels is now around 40 nautical miles southwest of Crete. They have around 660 miles to go to reach Gaza, which they could do in seven days.
A map of their progress, also showing the Greek squadron #TrackingGazaFlotilla
A map of their progress, also showing the Greek squadron #TrackingGazaFlotilla
September 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Gaza-bound flotilla of almost 40 vessels is now around 40 nautical miles southwest of Crete. They have around 660 miles to go to reach Gaza, which they could do in seven days.
A map of their progress, also showing the Greek squadron #TrackingGazaFlotilla
A map of their progress, also showing the Greek squadron #TrackingGazaFlotilla
Sirens sound in Israel due to Houthi missile
September 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Sirens sound in Israel due to Houthi missile
Gaza flotilla update: The Gaza-bound flotilla squadrons appear to be within 15 nautical miles of eachother. The Spain squadron has reached an area off the coast of Sicily, around 15 nm from shore; while the Italian squadron appears to still be in the port of Portopalo. #TrackingGazaFlotilla
September 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Gaza flotilla update: The Gaza-bound flotilla squadrons appear to be within 15 nautical miles of eachother. The Spain squadron has reached an area off the coast of Sicily, around 15 nm from shore; while the Italian squadron appears to still be in the port of Portopalo. #TrackingGazaFlotilla
The new laser air defense system: Credit: Israel Ministry of Defense
September 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The new laser air defense system: Credit: Israel Ministry of Defense
A delegation of 250 US state legislators, the largest delegation of US legislators ever to visit Israel; planted 50 trees in a ceremony with KKL-JNF, one for each US state, at Park Ofakim today
September 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A delegation of 250 US state legislators, the largest delegation of US legislators ever to visit Israel; planted 50 trees in a ceremony with KKL-JNF, one for each US state, at Park Ofakim today
IDF: "As part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, the Population Warning Department of the Southern Command and Unit 504 began yesterday (Tuesday) an effort to warn the civilian population in Gaza City."
September 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
IDF: "As part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, the Population Warning Department of the Southern Command and Unit 504 began yesterday (Tuesday) an effort to warn the civilian population in Gaza City."
Elbit Systems at DSEI: "introducing Frontier, its cutting-edge wide-area persistent surveillance system, designed to address the increasing complexity and intensity of border defense challenges. Presented for the first time at the DSEI 2025 exhibition"
September 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Elbit Systems at DSEI: "introducing Frontier, its cutting-edge wide-area persistent surveillance system, designed to address the increasing complexity and intensity of border defense challenges. Presented for the first time at the DSEI 2025 exhibition"
Rafael is headlining its participation at DSEI 2025 in London with the first public unveiling of the IRON BEAM 450, a new high-energy laser beam director, the company says.
September 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Rafael is headlining its participation at DSEI 2025 in London with the first public unveiling of the IRON BEAM 450, a new high-energy laser beam director, the company says.
A comfort bean soup. With onion, several cloves of garlic, carrot, celery, parsley, dried thyme. Salt, pepper, red chili, olive oil, black beans, cumin, several cups of chicken stock, bay leaf, oregano, chives, green onion and served with a dash of sour cream. #chezfrantzman
September 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A comfort bean soup. With onion, several cloves of garlic, carrot, celery, parsley, dried thyme. Salt, pepper, red chili, olive oil, black beans, cumin, several cups of chicken stock, bay leaf, oregano, chives, green onion and served with a dash of sour cream. #chezfrantzman
Israel’s Chief of Staff met head of the WFP Cindy McCain
August 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Israel’s Chief of Staff met head of the WFP Cindy McCain
After curing salmon. Ready for smoking or prep for gravlox #chezfrantzman
July 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
After curing salmon. Ready for smoking or prep for gravlox #chezfrantzman
La Genovese Napoletana Sauce. We began by making a sofrito of very fine chopped carrot and celery sautéed with oil; then we added also a dash of onion and the cubed beef; after the beef was seared we added bay leaves, dash of salt, and white wine;
July 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
La Genovese Napoletana Sauce. We began by making a sofrito of very fine chopped carrot and celery sautéed with oil; then we added also a dash of onion and the cubed beef; after the beef was seared we added bay leaves, dash of salt, and white wine;
Nice day for a sail
July 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Nice day for a sail
Eight years ago in Ukraine with volunteers in Marinka. Covering the frontline.
July 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Eight years ago in Ukraine with volunteers in Marinka. Covering the frontline.
Examples of the guns from the IMOD
July 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Examples of the guns from the IMOD
Homemade gravlox that was cured in salt and brown sugar and then a bit of red onion juice and dill; on toasted bun with cream cheese, red onion, and dill
#chezfrantzman
#chezfrantzman
July 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Homemade gravlox that was cured in salt and brown sugar and then a bit of red onion juice and dill; on toasted bun with cream cheese, red onion, and dill
#chezfrantzman
#chezfrantzman
Today is the anniversary of the liberation of Mosul from ISIS in 2017 (my photo)
July 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Today is the anniversary of the liberation of Mosul from ISIS in 2017 (my photo)