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Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has announced that he intends to return to Israeli military service next month, less than half a year after being released from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
Israel announced one of its most brilliant defense developments as operational: the “Iron Beam” laser interception system, giving it 100% protection from missiles. Watch it in action.
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Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Declared Operational
Israel’s Defense Ministry confirmed the formidable new weapon will be ready for use by the military later this year.
Tenafly native Edan Alexander was freed after 17 months in Hamas captivity. But he said this week that would rejoin the Israel military.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense said the laser had proven itself useful in tests against rockets, mortars, aircraft, and UAVs.
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Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel’s attack on Qatar
Saudi Arabia has signed a defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, pledging that any attack on either nation would be considered an attack on both.