Seth J. Frantzman
Seth J. Frantzman is the senior Middle East Correspondent and analyst at The Jerusalem Post. He has covered the war against Islamic State, several Gaza wars, the conflict in Ukraine, refugee crises in Eastern Europe, and also reported from Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Senegal, the UAE, Ukraine, and Russia since 2011. He is the author of three books: The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza (2024), Drone Wars: Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future (2021), and After ISIS: America, Iran and the Struggle for the Middle East (2019). He is an adjunct fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
Born in Maine, he received his Ph.D from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2010. He previously served as a research associate at the Rubin Center for Research in International Affairs at the Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya and a lecturer in American Studies at Al-Quds University. He is Executive Director of The Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis and was a Ginsburg/Milstein Writing Fellow at the Middle East Forum. Frantzman has conducted research and worked for the JDC, The Shalem Center, the Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies, and as a Post-Doctoral at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He was a Congressional intern for Congressman Jim Kolbe while studying at The University of Arizona.
He is a public speaker and frequent guest on various media as well as a contributor to Defense News, The Hill, The Spectator, and The National Interest, among other publications. His current interests include regional security and geopolitics.
Yasser Abu Shabab's killing raises questions about Israel's militia strategy in Gaza - explainer
Drones hit Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, Baghdad deploys air defense in Kurdish region
Will Israel's new talks with Lebanon prevent another war with Hezbollah? - analysis
Controversy and confusion in Iraq over attempt to freeze assets of Hezbollah, Houthis - analysis
A list reporting that Iraq had approved the freezing of Hezbollah and Houthi funds was reportedly mistakenly published before revision.
Reporter’s Notebook: All quiet on the Gaza border as people return, communities rebuild
The war has been replaced by quiet, except for the occasional drone still buzzing. The IDF now controls a large buffer zone all along the border of Gaza. And the communities are still recovering.
CENTCOM unveils Task Force Scorpion Strike to field one-way attack drones in Mideast
The reverse-engineered Shaheed drones are long range, can operate autonomously, and can be launched by catapult, rocket-assisted takeoff, or mobile ground and vehicle systems.
UAE celebrates its 54th anniversary as it presses for ceasefire progress, Gaza plan - analysis
UEA's 54th anniversary celebration since the union's creation was focused on the nation's role in improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza and on demands for the ceasefire plan.
Trump pushes Israel to embrace Sharaa, forcing Israel to reassess Syria doctrine - analysis
US President Donald Trump’s shift forces Israel to confront a core dilemma: Are its raids neutralizing threats in Syria, or nurturing new ones?
Israel's policy in Syria is 'rudderless,' Syria expert Elizabeth Tsurkov tells 'Post'
Tsurkov: “There is no clear objective for Israel's presence. What is the long-term goal? What is the long-term vision?”
Vatican, Hezbollah flags wave: Pope Leo calls for peaceful dialogue during Beirut visit
Pro-Hezbollah media focused on the Pope's message of dialogue but fears the visit will be merely symbolic, failing to address the "real challenges" facing the country.
US, Syria partner against ISIS: CENTCOM destroys caches near Damascus in first major joint op.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’a recently secured Syria's official entry into the US-led Coalition Against ISIS, formalizing the new military cooperation on counter-terrorism.
Egypt reportedly accelerating training of Gaza police force, EU to follow suit
Al-Ain reported Egypt is training a potential Gaza police force to focus on sensitive issues, most notably border and crossing management, which will be key to the next phase of the ceasefire.
Gas field in Kurdistan Region of Iraq seeks restart after drone attack
Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, vital for Kurdistan’s electricity, is preparing to restart production days after a drone attack halted operations, sparking widespread condemnation.