Israel Air Defence Blocks Iran Attack

Published: Sun, 04/14/24

Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory.Insert Preheader


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Associated Press

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