Israel Iron Dome

It's time for Israel to walk away from US military aid - opinion

As Israel’s economy and defense mature, US military aid may cost more politically than it delivers strategically.

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.
Taiwan’s Patriot air defense system is deployed during a July 2025 drill

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A drone is displayed in an exhibition held by the Houthis to mark the 'Martyrs Week' in Sanaa, Yemen November 17, 2024.

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 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken lifts off during NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., May 30, 2020.

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What makes Iron Dome so important to Israelis?

Every shekel invested in projects such as the Iron Dome air defense system helps to solidify the basic commitment of the state toward its citizens.

AN IRON DOME battery is seen near Ashkelon in June 2015.

U.S. pledges record $705 million in missile defense aid to Israel

“I thank our great friend the United States, which has invested $6.5 billion to defend the skies of the State of Israel. We are grateful for the assistance."

Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket

IDF's Top five military achievements of 2017

On Land, on Sea and in the air, the IDF continues to dominate the region with its military advantage.

Iron dome, F-16s and Israeli Navy fleet

Iron Dome intercepts missile fired from Gaza to Israel

Israel fires back with tanks and aircraft fire on Gaza Strip. Sirens mark second rocket fire attempt of the day.

Iron Dome

Israel to test fire anti-missile system.... in Alaska

Arrow-3 ICBM to be tested off Kodiak Island and will face targets simulating Iranian ballistic missiles.

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.

For or against US aid?

The question that surfaces is whether taking aid is really the best way to leverage the US alliance to overcome the burgeoning Iranian Islamic revolution that has set the Middle East ablaze.

An iron dome launches rockets to intercept incoming rockets from Gaza on Tuesday.

Herzog blames Netanyahu for White House rejection of increased missile defense funding

Herzog calls for committee to be formed to investigate "Netanyahu's decision making process when it comes to national security."

PM Netanyahu and President Barack Obama meet in the White House last week

US Army tests Iron Dome interceptor missile against drones

Rafael's Tamir interceptor fired at target for first time on US soil.

Trial of the Iron Dome system in the US.

IDF deploys Iron Dome batteries in Sderot, Netivot

The system was deployed after rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, and in the shadow of the growing tensions in Jerusalem.

Soldiers stand next to an Iron Dome battery.

WATCH: In first, Iron Dome shoots down drone

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems releases clip of the Iron Dome shooting down an unmanned aerial vehicle, a task that the platform had not previously been employed to carry out.

Soldiers stand next to an Iron Dome battery.