Decoding the Iron Dome: Hamas' Tactics and Israel's Defense

The Iron Dome missile defense system, developed by Israel, has been crucial in protecting its citizens from rocket attacks. With a success rate of 95.6%, the system detects incoming rockets using radar and quickly determines if they pose a threat. If necessary, missiles are fired to intercept and destroy the projectiles in the air. The highly transportable system consists of 10 batteries across Israel, each with three to four launchers. However, intercepting rockets can be costly, with each missile costing around $40,000. The US government has invested over $1.5 billion in the Iron Dome program and is expected to provide additional military assistance to Israel in response to recent attacks.