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Pentagon Unveils Missile Defense Amid Rising Gaza Tensions

4/7/2025

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This week, the Pentagon will unveil the "Golden Dome," a missile defense system designed to counter nuclear threats, to Trump. However, a recent study reveals significant scientific hurdles, indicating the U.S. struggles to defend against ballistic missile attacks. In a tragic backdrop, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have claimed 32 lives, predominantly women and children, intensifying the ongoing conflict.

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This week, the Pentagon will unveil the "Golden Dome," a missile defense system designed to counter nuclear threats, to Trump. However, a recent study reveals significant scientific hurdles, indicating the U.S. struggles to defend against ballistic missile attacks. In a tragic backdrop, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have claimed 32 lives, predominantly women and children, intensifying the ongoing conflict.