Iron Dome
The Iron Dome is an air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense System, designed to intercept short-range rockets and mortar shells. Israel deployed the system first in the south in April 2011 to intercept rockets from the Gaza Strip. The Israeli-developed system uses cameras and radar to track incoming rockets and is supposed to shoot them down within seconds of their launch.
Analysis Israel Launches Gaza Campaign That May Last Several Days
Netanyahu has been ignoring Gaza. Now it's election time and it's come back to haunt him
U.S. to Purchase Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense, Citing 'Immediate Need'
'Israel has an Iron Dome and an iron fist. Our systems can face any threat,' Netanyahu said in response to the deal
Israel Deploys Missile Defense in Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area
Iron Dome deployed as tensions mount on both the Gaza and Syria border
Israel Strikes Hamas in Gaza After Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket
Rocket sirens sound near southern city of Ashkelon ■ Incident comes day after air force attacks several Hamas targets over suspicious balloons
Israeli Army Strikes Hamas Target After Rocket Launched From Gaza Strip
No casualties or damage have been reported in what is the first flare-up along the border in over a month and a half
Opinion Israel's Iron Dome Is Not a Full Solution
It is true – it saves lives, but it does not solve the basic problem: protection of the civilian population in the south ■ The only way to stop the launching of rockets is by physically eliminating that capability
Analysis Even a Short War Is a Costly Affair
Iron Dome missiles, tank shells and smart bombs don’t come cheap and the government is already contending with a swelling budget deficit
Israeli Businesses Feeling the Impact of Gaza Escalations
The toll on restaurants in Israel's southern communities is immediate, while the tourism industry frets over the longer-term losses
Editorial Civilians Without Protection
Too many residents of Israel's southern cities’ older neighborhoods live without a security room or a public shelter nearby– or with a shelter that cannot accommodate all the area’s residents
Gaza Flare-up: Islamic Jihad Announces Cease-fire With Israel After a Night of Fighting
Safety restrictions lifted for Israelis living near Gaza border after air force pounds Strip, rockets launched at south ■ Six Palestinians said killed by live Israeli fire at protests prior to overnight strikes ■ Iron Dome intercepts 15 rockets ■ IDF: Iran behind rocket attacks
Israel Strikes 80 Hamas Targets in Gaza After 30 Rockets Launched at South
Six Palestinians said killed by live Israeli fire at protests prior to overnight strikes ■ Iron Dome intercepts 10 rockets ■ Israel: Islamic Jihad launching rockets under Iran's orders
Israel Denies Reports Saudi Arabia Purchased Iron Dome Missile Defense Systems
London-based Al-Khaleej Online cites diplomatic sources saying Israel agreed to sale after pressure from Washington. Saudi officials have not confirmed the report
Opinion Hamas Is a Distraction for Israel Compared to Hezbollah and Iran
If Israel had true leaders, they'd be telling the Israeli public to calm down about Gaza and the limited threat Hamas poses, and focusing on the exponentially more serious threat of Hezbollah and Iran
Hamas Pledges to End Airborne Firebombs as Part of Cease-fire, Senior Israeli Official Says
Official says Hamas willing to stop 'fire and fence terror' ■ Israeli army announces 'return to routine' ■ Israeli soldier killed by Palestinian snipers ■ Israel strikes dozens of Hamas targets
Analysis Israel, Hamas Make U-turn on the Precipice With Gaza Cease-fire
The death of an Israeli soldier was grim reminder that the Gaza conflict does not start and end with incendiary kites and balloons
Israeli Soldier Killed by Gunfire on the Gaza Border
The Israeli army struck Hamas targets in Gaza after the soldier was killed. Three rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza; two of them were intercepted by the Iron Dome. Another rocket fell in an open area in southern Israel
Gaza Flare-up: 2 Palestinian Teens Killed, 4 Israelis Wounded After Widest Strikes Since '14 War
Hamas announces cease-fire following international mediation efforts ■ Israeli army says it struck 40 Hamas targets throughout Gaza ■ More than 160 rocket alarm sirens sound in southern Israel ■ 190 rockets fired at Israel, 37 intercepted by Iron Dome
Israeli Army Deploys Iron Dome Batteries Along Gaza Border
Following assessments made by its Southern Command, Israel Defense Forces reinforce the northern and southern borders of the Strip with anti-missile defense systems
Israel Prepares for Possible Gaza Rocket Fire Amid Turbulent Clashes
Less than two weeks after a flare-up, military believes Hamas now seeks a confrontation, albeit a limited one, and could fire projectiles at Israel
Barrage of 28 Mortars Fired From Gaza to Israel; Kindergarten's Yard Hit
IDF: Most shells intercepted by Iron Dome defense system ■ Several hits reported in southern Israeli communities ■ Hamas evacuates bases in anticipation of Israeli retaliation
Israel Launched World's First Air Strike Using F-35 Stealth Fighters, Air Force Chief Says
Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin says Iranians fired 32 rockets, more than 100 surface-to-air missiles launched from Syria at Israeli jets during the flare-up earlier this month
A Blow to Assad: Israeli Strike Destroyed Five Syrian Anti-aircraft Batteries
Israeli jets hit Syria's air defenses after they fired dozens of missiles at them during the strike ■ Damage joins destruction of three other batteries during February's Iran drone incident
Behind Congressional Drive to Buy Iron Dome: Money From Raytheon
Letter from 40 congressmen urges U.S. Army to buy Israeli anti-missile system
Israeli Army Defends Erroneous Iron Dome Fire Over Gaza: ‘We Don’t Take Risks’
The anti-missile system activation by Hamas gunfire was neither due to human error nor a technical failure, says commander of IDF’s aerial defense corps
Israeli, American Armies Practice Joint Response to Missile Attack on Israel
This will be the first exercise the IDF has ever conducted using David’s Sling system for intercepting medium-range missiles, which went into operation last year
Two Hamas Militants Killed After Israel Strikes Gaza in Retaliation to Rocket Fire
Three rockets launched from Strip toward Israel, one of which exploded in southern Israeli city of Sderot ■ Israeli strikes reportedly wounded 15 in Gaza
Israeli Army Declares Maritime Iron Dome Operational
The newly operational anti-rocket system can now defend Israeli maritime assets
Is Iron Dome on Its Way to Australia? Major Israeli Defense Contractor Rafael Opening Melbourne Branch
Australia is earmarking billions of dollars for arms procurement, set to include both Iron Dome and Trophy missile interception systems for tanks and armored personnel carriers
U.S. Military Eyes Israeli Battle-tested Anti-rocket System Iron Dome
A sale to the U.S. could reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars, depending on how many batteries and missiles it acquires