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How Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets

Aliza Chasan
20 October 2023
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Israel Defense Forces claim Hamas and other Palestinian groups have fired more than 4,500 rockets toward Israel since the October 7 attack.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Most of the rockets have been intercepted by the Iron Dome system.
  2. The technology is claimed to have a success rate of around 90-97 percent.
  3. Iron Dome uses advanced tracking technology to follow the trajectory of incoming rockets and mortars.
READ: How Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets

References

  • Media Check: CBS - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
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