Posted on May 12, 2021
Israel's Iron Dome has blocked some 90% of rockets fired by Hamas, limiting the impact of one of...
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UPDATED -(Video Yahoo news. 05 13 21) Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted around 90% of the barrage of rockets fired by Hamas in recent hostilities, according to multiple sources. The Israeli military says 1,600 rockets have been fired by Hamas, the biggest-ever test for the Iron Dome, which works by firing its own projectiles to destroy the incoming rockets before they land.
The system can only track so many rockets at once. Despite the intensity of the latest barrage, the system appears to have held up. According to The Economist, the Israeli armed forces claim an interception rate for the Iron Dome of up to 95%. The AP reported that 90% were successfully intercepted in the most recent strikes.
Videos posted Tuesday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and onlookers give a picture of the airborne battle between rockets and interceptor missiles
>>>The Hamas terror organization deliberately places military targets in the heart of densely populated areas in the Gaza Strip. The IDF takes precautions to avoid harming civilians as much as possible during its operational activities.
The Iron Dome was developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and deployed with help from U.S. funding. The U.S. military has now bought Iron Dome batteries for use in defending U.S. troops from similar rocket attacks.
The system can only track so many rockets at once. Despite the intensity of the latest barrage, the system appears to have held up. According to The Economist, the Israeli armed forces claim an interception rate for the Iron Dome of up to 95%. The AP reported that 90% were successfully intercepted in the most recent strikes.
Videos posted Tuesday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and onlookers give a picture of the airborne battle between rockets and interceptor missiles
>>>The Hamas terror organization deliberately places military targets in the heart of densely populated areas in the Gaza Strip. The IDF takes precautions to avoid harming civilians as much as possible during its operational activities.
The Iron Dome was developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and deployed with help from U.S. funding. The U.S. military has now bought Iron Dome batteries for use in defending U.S. troops from similar rocket attacks.
Israel's Iron Dome has blocked some 90% of rockets fired by Hamas, limiting the impact of one of...
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Why Are More Israeli-Arabs Enlisting In The IDF?
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Sgt (Join to see)
“ I care about my country and want to contribute. I need to contribute and be a part of my country.”
Good for those Arab young men serving in the Jewish military! They’re stronger already for standing up for their localities to the country they live in, not only the Arab community.
Good for those Arab young men serving in the Jewish military! They’re stronger already for standing up for their localities to the country they live in, not only the Arab community.
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CPT Jack Durish
This really deserves its own discussion thread rather than being lost as a response. Yes, Israeli Muslims serve their nation in many capacities, including the Israeli government. As Americans demonstrate against Israel outside the US State Department, it's a safe be that they are totally unaware of this while Jews in Muslim nations are not able to enjoy full rights of citizenship. And, while we're on the subject, compare the treatment of LGBTXYZ persons in Muslim nations compared to their treatment in Israel...
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Gee, who do you think financed those rockets that the Palestinians fired at Israel? You think we'll get a thank you note?
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SSG Paul Headlee
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An Arab Muslim in the Israeli Army
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LTC (Join to see) You took the words out of my mouth about Omar, Tliab and AOC. You know how badly our country is compromised when we get such treasonous crud into Congress.
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