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Iron Dome Blocks 98% of 40,000 Rockets, Thwarts Iran Assault

5/11/2026

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said Iron Dome intercepted about 98-99% of 40,000 rockets and missiles aimed at Israel since October 2023.
Chairman Yuval Steinitz warned that without Iron Dome several thousand Israeli civilians would die.
Steinitz said Iran launched about 1,500 ballistic missiles at Israel since 2024, with only dozens evading Iron Dome.
He warned that without Iron Dome Israel’s economy would be paralysed, closing workplaces, schools and crippling military bases.

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said Iron Dome intercepted about 98-99% of 40,000 rockets and missiles aimed at Israel since October 2023.
Chairman Yuval Steinitz warned that without Iron Dome several thousand Israeli civilians would die.
Steinitz said Iran launched about 1,500 ballistic missiles at Israel since 2024, with only dozens evading Iron Dome.
He warned that without Iron Dome Israel’s economy would be paralysed, closing workplaces, schools and crippling military bases.