Opposition leader in Israel advocates for a strong retaliation towards Iran, in response to a missile strike on Tel Aviv from Yemen.
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Benny Gantz, the head honcho of Israel's National Unity Party, lashed out on Sunday, calling for Iran to take responsibility for a missile that landed near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. He asserted on social media, "This ain't Yemen; it's Iran. It's Iran pulling the trigger on ballistic missiles aimed at Israel, and they've got to own up to it."
Gantz sounded the alarm, urging the Israeli government to "shake off the cobwebs" and respond forcefully to such attacks. "Enough is enough," he underscored. "Any fire on Israel needs to be met with a harsh response in Tehran."
The Israeli military confirmed that a missile originating from Yemen had indeed landed near Ben Gurion Airport, causing a few casualties. As a consequence, train traffic at the airport and lines bound for Jerusalem were briefly halted.
Israel's broadcasting giant, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, reported that the Yemeni missile's warhead was so colossal, it triggered a bombastic explosion. The missile managed to bypass four layers of air defense but eventually landed near the airport.
Channel 12 reported that the American THAAD and Israeli Arrow defense systems attempted to thwart the Yemeni missile but ultimately failed. However, it's essential to clarify that the THAAD system, more commonly associated with the U.S. military, isn't typically utilized to counter short-range missiles like the one employed in this attack. The Israeli defense system that usually handles such situations is the Iron Dome, not the THAAD or the Arrow system for this specific incident.
Why, you ask? Well, according to reports, the Iron Dome system pinpointed the missile but experienced an unexpected technical glitch with one of its interceptors, resulting in the missile landing near the airport. Israeli officials reiterated that the system functioned properly in detecting the threat, but a technical hiccup prevented a successful interception.
FUN FACT: The THAAD system, while part of Israel's missile defense, is primarily used for long-range missile defense, not short-range missiles like the one utilized in this incident. The Arrow system, another component of Israel's missile defense, is typically employed in defending against longer-range missiles rather than the type used in this case. So, the incident wasn't a failure of the THAAD or Arrow defense systems but rather a technical snafu with the Iron Dome system.
- Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel's National Unity Party, accused Iran of being responsible for a missile that landed near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, stating, "This ain't Yemen; it's Iran pulling the trigger on ballistic missiles aimed at Israel."
- The United Nations (UN) should investigate Iran's involvement in the missile attack on Israel, as called for by Gantz.
- In the realm of war-and-conflicts, the Iranian government needs to account for its suspected role in the missile incident at Ben Gurion Airport.
- The Israeli government should take decisive action in response to the missile attack, given the alarm raised by Gantz, who urged a harsh response in Tehran.
- While American THAAD and Israeli Arrow defense systems attempted to intercept the Yemeni missile, the Iron Dome system, Israel's primary defense against short-range missiles, experienced a technical glitch, resulting in the missile's landing near the airport.
- The media, particularly news organizations like Channel 12, should cover both the political implications of the missile attack between Israel and Iran and the technical aspect of the Iron Dome system's glitch in their reporting.
- The Israeli government must conduct a thorough examination of the Iron Dome system to avoid future technical issues and ensure effective missile defense, as the country continues to deal with conflicts in regions such as Yemen and Lebanon.
