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Israel PM Netanyahu and President Herzog visit Arad and Dimona to check damages: Read why Iran hitting towns near Negev desert nuclear facility is...

OpIndia Staff - 23 March, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog toured the southern towns of Arad and Dimona on March 22, 2026, inspecting sites that...

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Meet Barak Magen, Israel’s “Lightening Shield” that made its debut during conflict with Iran, will protect Naval assets from missiles and drone attacks

Rukma Rathore - 18 June, 2025

Barak Magen of Israel possesses a combination of intelligent vertical launchers, radar and command systems, that work in cohesion to protect its Naval assets.

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What is Golden Dome: Donald Trump’s proposed $175 Billion Missile Defense System for US with weapons to be placed in Space

Rukma Rathore - 21 May, 2025

Trump asserted that the defense shield would be fully integrated with current capabilities and will be concluded by 2029.

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‘Iran made a big mistake’:As Netanyahu pormises severe retaliation, and US extends support, major war looms over Western Asia

Anurag - 2 October, 2024

Iran launched over 180 missiles at Israel, prompting retaliation vows from Netanyahu. The US pledged full support as tensions rise, and the UN called an emergency meeting.

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We not seek conflict with Iran but will not hesitate to act to protect American and Israeli forces: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

ANI - 14 April, 2024

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that the US does not seek conflict with Iran but will not hesitate to act to protect their forces and support Israel's defence.

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Israel-Hamas War: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Israel, Biden equates Hamas to ISIS

OpIndia Staff - 11 October, 2023

Miller added that Blinken will arrive in Israel on Thursday. The State Department spokesperson also informed that following his visit to Israel, Antony Blinken will head to Jordan to meet the officials there.

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Watch: Israel successfully tests new laser-based air defence system ‘Iron Beam’ to intercept rockets, mortars and missiles

OpIndia Staff - 15 April, 2022

The Iron Beam is Israel's fifth element of the integrated air defence system, consisting of Arrow 2, Arrow 3, David's Sling, and Iron Dome.

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Islamic terror outfit Hamas honours Al Jazeera for its ‘high professionalism’ during the recent Israel-Gaza clashes

OpIndia Staff - 10 June, 2021

The deputy head of the terror outfit Khalil al-Hayya hailed the Qatari channel Al Jazeera for its high professionalism during its coverage of the "Sword of Jerusalem" battle and for demonstrating its affiliation with the cause of the 'oppressed' Palestinian people.