Israeli soldiers stand near the new Israeli anti-rocket system, the Iron Dome, in southern Israel
Israeli soldiers stand near the Iron Dome, a new anti-rocket system, stationed near the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, March 27, 2011. The Israeli Defense Force deployed the $200 million Iron Dome system in response to dozens of rockets fired by Palestinian militants from Gaza in the past weeks. The Iron Dome is meant to protect Israeli towns from rockets fired from Gaza. UPI/Debbie Hill
Latest Headlines
Israel Aerospace Industries, flagship of Israel's defense sector, is accelerating development of its high-altitude Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system amid mounting concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
Due to the Iranian nuclear threat, Israel is speeding up the development of the Arrow 3 long range missile interception system, a military official said.
The U.N. panel looking into claims of human rights abuses in Syria backed off reports Monday it has evidence rebels used the nerve agent sarin gas.
Syria vowed to retaliate after an apparent Israeli airstrike on the capital Damascus early Sunday.
The Pentagon has stepped up efforts to fund Israel's anti-missile shield, with the Missile Defense Agency requesting $220 million in fiscal 2014.
Three Grad rockets struck Eilat in southern Israel Wednesday, causing no injuries but temporarily closing the city's airport, officials said.
Israel's Home Front chief says cities will likely be unprotected by Iron Dome anti-missile systems if war erupts as military installations get priority.
Israel showcased its Iron Dome anti-missile system for U.S. President Barack Obama but the system's shoot-down rate has been challenged by scientists.
News from United Press International, around the world around the clock ...
President Barack Obama said Thursday Palestinians "have a right to be a free people in their own land" and asked Israelis to see the world "through their eyes."
