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Israel Successfully Tests Missile Interceptor
The Iron Dome short-range missile defense system passed a series of tests over the last few days, successfully shooting down the types of rockets fired from Hamas in Gaza and Hizballah in Lebanon, the Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz reported. The Israeli-designed innovation is the first system of its kind capable of defending citizens in towns like Sderot against short-range rockets. Current plans are that the first Iron Dome battery will be delivered to the Israeli air force in about six weeks and is slated, if all goes well, to become operational in May. It is estimated that 20 batteries will be necessary to successfully defend Israel's northern and southern borders from rocket attacks. Such a deployment will put significant strain on Israel's defense budget, but could prove critical in deterring Hamas and affecting Israeli decision-making on West Bank security issues.
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