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Israel faces tough choices on missile defense as Hezbollah attacks escalate

indiatoday.in — October 17, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Summary: Israel may soon have to decide which areas to protect from Hezbollah rockets due to a shortage of interceptor missiles. The country is facing a significant cost in defending against the ongoing barrage of attacks since the October 7, 2023, Hamas assault.

The Iron Dome, which intercepts short-range rockets, is under strain as Hezbollah has launched over 8,000 rockets in the past year. Experts warn that Israel's air defense system may need to prioritize certain regions as its stock of interceptors dwindles.

The U.S. is assisting Israel by deploying additional missile defense systems, but both countries face limitations in their military resources. Israel's defense industry is working around the clock to replenish its interceptor stocks amid the ongoing conflict.

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