Tag Archive for Iron Dome

| June 19, 2014
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Iron Dome Intercepts Gaza Rocket

Iron Dome battery successfully intercepts Gaza rocket on its way to the coastal city of Ashkelon, just after Hamas threatens Israel with ‘fires of hell.’

By Yishai Karov, Ari Yashar

 

The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system shot down a rocket Thursday night as it was in the air from Gaza, on its way towards the coastal city of Ashkelon.

Right before the Iron Dome shot down the rocket, “Color Red” warning sirens were heard in the city.

The rocket attack comes after another missile was fired from Gaza earlier on Thursday, exploding in the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council area in the northwestern Negev without causing any damage or injuries. Continue Reading »

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| April 21, 2014
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Five Mind-Blowing Technological Wonders of the IDF

 

The Israel Defense Force is one of the most technologically advanced armies on the planet. Check out the IDF’s 5 most innovative weapons, (…at least the ones that we can tell you about) which help Israel’s soldiers on the battlefield every day.

Photos: IDF Spokesperson’s Office

 

1. The IDF Unmanned Ground Vehicle

The border with Gaza is one of Israel’s most tense regions. Hamas snipers, anti-tank missiles and explosives threaten IDF soldiers whose job it is to patrol the security fence on the border.

To counter these threats, the IDF has introduced the Guardium Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), which patrols the Gaza fence around the clock. Continue Reading »

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| March 11, 2014
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US General suggests Israel defend Egypt & Jordan with anti-missile shield

 

American Defense Attaché to Israel made the proposal, and the head of Israel Missile Defense Organization was ‘open to the idea.’

By REUTERS
 

 

TEL AVIV – A US general proposed on Monday that Israel upgrade its anti-missile systems to include neighbouring Jordan and possibly Egypt, and an Israeli official cautiously welcomed the idea.

MAJ. ITAMAR ABU (right) commands TA Iron Dome - Photo: IDF Spokesman

MAJ. ITAMAR ABU (right) commands TA Iron Dome – Photo: IDF Spokesman

The two Arab countries that have full peace treaties with the Jewish state share some of its concern regarding the disputed nuclear program of Iran and the civil war wracking Syria – both states with long-range missile arsenals. Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2014
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Iron Dome Intercepts 1 of 2 Gaza Rockets Shot at Ashkelon

Gaza terrorists fire 2 missiles Thursday evening at the civilians of Ashkelon.

No one hurt with no damages, as one neutralized by Iron Dome & second falling outside the city.

By Gil Ronen

 

Gaza terrorists fired two rockets Thursday evening at Ashkelon. No one was hurt.

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Iron Dome – IDF Spokesperson’s Office

The Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted one of the rockets over Ashkelon. It is not clear where the other rocket exploded.

Earlier Thursday, a Color Red siren sounded in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council following rocket fire at the region. No one was hurt and no damage was reported. Continue Reading »

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| February 1, 2014
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Sinai’s Salafis claim responsibility for last night’s rocket fire on Eilat

 

 

In message to Jerusalem, radical Salafi terrorist organization promises to continue fight against Israel for supporting Egypt.

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says Iron Dome intercepted rocket with no injuries or damage reported.

By: Meir Ohayon

The radical Salafi organization Ansar Bait al-Maqdis took responsibility for the rocket fired towards Eilat Friday night.

Egyptian forces disperse Morsi supporters in a violent demonstration, January 2014.

Egyptian security forces try to disperse supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi protesting against the government in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. Photo by AP

In an announcement by the al-Qaeda affiliate, the organization said the rocket was launched towards the Jewish State because of the “cooperation between Egypt and Israel and the bombing of Gazan residents.” Continue Reading »

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| February 1, 2014
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Terrorist rocket fired at Eilat intercepted by Iron Dome

Police searching the area for remnants after the 2nd Sinai attack on Israel’s southern vacation city this month.

By and

 

An Iron Dome battery deployed near the southern city of Eilat intercepted on Friday a rocket fired from Sinai.

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Iron Dome intercepting rocket launches.- Photo:Eyal Toueg

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Rocket alert sirens went off on Friday evening in Eilat. Residents reported hearing at least two strong blasts at around 9:40 P.M. The municipality called on residents to go into sheltered areas.

Police started combing the area to find the projectile shortly after the blasts. Continue Reading »

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| January 31, 2014
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Arab Shot Running Towards Iron Dome Position

IDF soldiers shoot at Arab man’s legs after storming the Iron Dome installation screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’.

By Maayana Miskin

 

Soldiers guarding an Iron Dome installation near the city of Eilat fired on an Arab man on Thursday after he ran at them screaming “Allahu Akbar” (Arabic for “G-d is great”).

Fearing a terrorist attack, the soldiers shot at the man’s legs in order to stop him. The man was hit and injured.

He was taken to Eilat’s Yoseftal Hospital. It is not yet clear whether the man is armed and was attempting a terrorist attack, or is mentally ill. Continue Reading »

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| January 19, 2014
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IDF to deploy laser interceptor ‘Iron Beam’ to neutralizer short-range artillery threats

 

Another Israeli technologically advanced defensive system that deals with threats that fly on too small a trajectory to be engaged efficiently by Iron Dome, to be deployed in 2015.

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Israel plans to deploy a new missile shield known as “Iron Beam” next year which would use a laser to blow up short-range rockets and mortar bombs, a defense industry official said on Sunday.

 

The system is designed to deal with threats that fly on too small a trajectory to be engaged efficiently by Iron Dome, the Israeli interceptor credited with an 80% success rate against rockets fired by Palestinian terrorists. Continue Reading »

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| January 16, 2014
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WATCH: IDF releases video of morning retaliatory IAF airstrike on Gaza terror targets

Watch Israel Air Force’s reaction after Iron Dome intercepted 5 rockets fired from Gaza at Ashkelon.

There were no reports of injury or property damage with the 6th rocket landing in an open, uninhabited area.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

 

The Iron Dome rocket defense system intercepted five rockets fired by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza at Ashkelon early Thursday morning. An additional rocket may have landed in an open, uninhabited area.
There were no injuries in the Palestinian attack.

Israel Air Force - Phot courtesy: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

Israel Air Force – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

The IAF responded to the rocket fire on Thursday by attacking four targets in the northern Gaza Strip: a terror site, an underground rocket launcher, a weapons storage facility and a weapons manufacturing site, the IDF Spokesperson said. Continue Reading »

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| January 16, 2014
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WATCH: Iron Dome intercepts 5 Gaza rockets fired towards Ashkelon

Additional rocket lands in open, unused areas, with no reports of injury or damage.

Earlier in week, Israel Air Force jets hit targets in Gaza coastal territory after rockets were fired on the day of  Ariel Sharon’s funeral.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

 

 

The Iron Dome rocket defense system intercepted five rockets fired by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza at Ashkelon early Thursday morning. An additional rocket may have landed in an open, uninhabited area.

the Iron Dome

the Iron Dome – photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

There were no injuries in the Palestinian attack.

On Monday, the Israel Air Force struck two targets in Gaza evening in response to rocket fire on southern Israel earlier in the day. Continue Reading »

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| January 13, 2014
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IDF Positions Iron Dome to Protect Sharon Burial from Gaza Rockets

Ironically, the tight security for Ariel Sharon’s Negev funeral demonstrates the lack of peace the Disengagement produced.

By David Lev

 

Security for the funeral of Ariel Sharon Monday is among the tightest for any funeral in Israel’s history. Hundreds of soldiers and police will be on hand, and helicopters, light planes, and drones will fly above the funeral procession as it works its way south from Jerusalem to Sharon’s Negev ranch. The Iron Dome system will also be on alert, in case Gaza Arab terrorists decide to fire rockets at the Negev as Sharon is being buried.

The unprecedented security, said MK Moti Yogev (Jewish Home) clearly shows, he said just how much of a mistake the 2005 Disengagement was. Continue Reading »

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| December 26, 2013
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IDF deploys Iron Dome over Ashkelon, Ashdod, Sderot & Beersheba

 

Gaza rocket lands in open area near Ashkelon 00:30 Thursday.

IDF’s missile defense system deployed out of concern for additional attacks.

Def. Min.Ya’alon blames Hamas and PA for heightened tensions.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
 

 

The IDF on Thursday deployed the Iron Dome missile defense system over Ashdod, out of concern over potential rocket attacks amid heightened tensions.

Iron Dome anti-missile system – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

In the early hours of Thurday, shortly after 12 a.m, a rocket was launched toward Israel from the Gaza Strip. According to Israel Radio, the Kassam rocket landed in an open area near Ashkelon. Continue Reading »

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| December 10, 2013
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US defense bill allocates additional funding for joint U.S-Israel projects

 

Congressional Bill includes $173 million in additional funds for joint U.S.-Israel missile defense programs, including the Arrow project & David’s Sling.

This bill accommodates U.S. President Obama’s request of $220 million for additional Iron Dome batteries.

By Reuters & Israel Hayom Staff

A compromise defense bill proposed on Monday by U.S. lawmakers would boost spending on missile defense by $358 million to $9.5 billion, mandating an additional homeland defense radar and increasing funding for U.S.-Israeli cooperative efforts.

The David’s Sling anti-missile system during a test – Photo Courtesy: Israel Defense Ministry

Leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives Armed Services committees released details of a slimmed-down defense authorization bill for fiscal 2014 late on Monday, calling for a final vote on the measure before Congress leaves for the year. Continue Reading »

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| November 7, 2013
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Report: Operation Pillar of Defense a Success – Fewer rockets fired at Israel

 

 

IDF proudly showcases Pillar of Defense achievements: 2013 sees substantially fewer rockets fired on Israel.

Hamas weakened due to regional circumstances with loss of capacity in terror organization.

By Yoav Zitun

 

Since the conclusion of Operation Pillar of Defense, aimed at restoring calm to the residents of southern Israel, 67 rockets and mortal shells were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel, and additional five rockets were fired from Sinai into Eilat. These figures compare to 641 launches aimed at Israel in the previous year.

Iron Dome battery (Photo: EPA)

Iron Dome battery – Photo: EPA

As the data are released, this year was “crowned” as the quietest one in the southern region since the outbreak of the Second Intifada in the fall of 2000. Continue Reading »

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| September 8, 2013
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Jerusalem gets Iron Dome battery

 

Israel’s Iron Dome Missile defense battery was set up just outside the capital ‘in accordance with IDF ‘situation assessments’

By Yoav Zitu

The Air Force set up an Iron dome missile defense battery in the Jerusalem area on Sunday, as the United States lobbied for domestic and international support for military strikes against Syria. The decision was made after situation assessments by the IDF.

Iron Dome near Jerusalem, Sunday

Iron Dome near Jerusalem, Sunday – Courtesy

A military spokeswoman would not comment on the deployment, saying only that “defense systems are deployed in accordance with situation assessments.”

Late last month, Iran’s army chief of staff General Hassan Firouzabadi warned: “Any military action against Syria will drive the Zionists to the edge of fire.” Continue Reading »

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