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.
Egypt, UAE conclude 'pivotal and strategic' talks on regional stability
Israeli strikes in Syria continue into third day, sparking regional condemnations - analysis
'The most important step': Lebanese disarmament of Palestinian camps enters second phase - analysis
'Arrogance of a cowboy': US envoy slammed for off-the-cuff remark in Lebanon
As ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Barrack has not usually caused offense, though his role on Syria policy has led to some controversy among those who support the US-backed SDF.
'Dangerous Israeli escalations': Abu Dhabi, Damascus condemn IDF operations in Syria
The Emirati Foreign Ministry issued a statement slamming the “incursions.” Abu Dhabi said it has reiterated the “UAE's unwavering support for Syria's stability over all its territories."
US lawmakers Shaheen, Wilson return to Syria for continued talks with Sharaa
Syria's new president furthered his efforts at strengthening international relationships by meeting with US representatives for a fresh round of talks.
Palestinian groups begin handing over arms to Lebanese military - report
The report at Al-Akhbar claimed that weapons were handed over in the Burj al-Shamali and Al-Bass camps.
Iraq to deport 50,000 Turkish, Russian, Azeri nationals linked to ISIS
The foreigners appear to be mostly arrested on charges of being affiliated with ISIS or being members of families of ISIS members.
An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis
Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a seemingly endless cycle of war, including the bombing of a Khan Yunis hospital.
US diplomats in Israel, Lebanon push for action on Hezbollah disarmament - analysis
In the wake of US envoy Thomas Barrack and Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus visiting Israel, Beirut may feel that the US is growing in its serious desire to see real action.
ISIS massacres continue to haunt region, must be remembered - analysis
European governments' refusal to take back citizens from refugee camps, while providing little economic support, plays a role in preventing the region from healing.
Are the Houthis testing new missiles on Israel? - analysis
The Houthis' use of cluster munitions in a ballistic missile attack was confirmed by the IDF on Sunday.
Integrating the Kurdish communit? Syria has more pressing concerns - analysis
Damascus is still trying to crack down on ISIS threats, and fund people who have returned from displaced persons camps. The gov't wants to focus on issues closer to home, such as Israel, and Sweida.