Monday, March 28, 2011

Israel Deploys Iron Dome Defense System Near Gaza Border



IDF Deploys Iron Dome Battery Outside Beersheba -- Jerusalem Post

Mofaz: Israel can't hide behind missile defense system; PM: True answer to missile attacks is aggressive deterrence, preventive measures.

The IDF is preparing for an increase in rocket fire from the Gaza Strip as it expects Palestinian terror groups will try to test the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system, which was deployed on Sunday for the first time outside Beersheba.

Brig.-Gen. Doron Gavish, commander of the IAF Air Defense Division tried to downplay expectations from the Iron Dome, which he described as providing “good but not hermetic” protection.

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More News On Israel's Iron Dome Deployment

Israel deploys 'Iron Dome' anti-rocket system -- AFP
Israel deploys first anti-rocket system near Gaza -- Reuters
Israel Deploys Iron Dome Anti-Rocket System After Gaza Violence Escalates -- Bloomberg
Rocket defence system deployed -- Irish Times
Israel deploys long-awaited rocket shield at Gaza's edge -- Daily Star
Israel deploys first anti-rocket defense battery in south -- Xinhuanet
PM says Iron Dome won't provide complete protection -- Jerusalem Post

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