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November 20, 2012

Israel's Iron Dome blocks Gaza barrage
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Nov 19, 2012
Israel's Iron Dome counter-rocket system has been a critical factor in blocking a massive missile onslaught from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Many Israelis see it as a "wonder weapon." But as an official at state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which produces Iron Dome, observed, that could be a problem "because there aren't enough of these things. "People see Iron Dome as a savior. We've warned that the danger is that people feel so secure with Iron Dome they don't take security p ... read more

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