Iron Dome intercepts drone during combat for first time, says Israeli military 2 hours ago An Israeli Iron Dome missile defense system, left, intercepts rockets, right, fired by Hamas militants toward southern Israel from Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on May 14, 2021. (Anas Baba/AFP via Getty Images) JERSUSALEM Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system has intercepted a drone belonging to the Hamas militant group, a first for the platform, according to the country’s defense forces. In total, Israel has intercepted six drones using multiple countermeasures since hostilities began between Israel and Hamas on May 10, the Israel Defense Forces said Monday. A senior Air Force officer described the interception as a significant advancement.
Hundreds of rockets fired by militant groups in the Gaza Strip have streaked through Israeli skies in recent days, most repelled by Israel s Iron Dome interceptors but some crashing down into Israeli cities.
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