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How Israel defends itself against missile attacks

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August 8, 2024

Part of Israel's defense strategy is a sophisticated and multi-layered air-defense system that it has been developing for decades, since Iraq fired Scud missiles at the country during the 1991 Gulf War. What comprises the system and how does it work?