Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Israel's vaunted multi-layered air defense system, which has worked tirelessly to protect its cities, is facing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles, according to a troubling new report. Security sources have warned that if an all-out war with Hezbollah breaks out, Israel's stockpiles for systems like the Iron Dome and David's Sling could be depleted in as little as 10 to 12 days.
This potential crisis is a direct result of the unprecedented rate at which Israel has been firing its defensive missiles since the October 7 Hamas attack. The nation has been forced to defend itself on multiple fronts, intercepting a near-constant barrage of rockets from Gaza, drones and missiles from Hezbollah in Lebanon, and even a large-scale attack from Iran.
The report paints a stark picture of the strain on Israel's defenses. Hezbollah is believed to possess a massive arsenal of over 150,000 rockets and missiles, many of which are more precise and powerful than those used by Hamas. A full-scale conflict would see thousands of projectiles launched at Israeli cities and critical infrastructure daily, a scenario that would rapidly drain its existing missile inventory.
While the Iron Dome is famous for stopping short-range rockets, the more advanced and expensive David's Sling system is crucial for intercepting larger rockets, cruise missiles, and other significant threats. A shortage of interceptors for both would leave the Israeli populace dangerously exposed.
This report raises the stakes dramatically as tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border continue to escalate. It puts immense pressure on Israel's leadership and its key ally, the United States, which is the primary supplier of these sophisticated munitions. For Israel, it is now a race against time to bolster its defenses before a potential full-scale war puts its formidable sky shield to the ultimate test.
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