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- Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a program to develop space-based laser weapons, allocating resources to the effort.
- The program is intended to give Israel a deterrent edge over regional adversaries.
- Katz noted that Israel already operates the Iron Beam laser system.
- Katz warned Israel will strike Iran if it fires missiles.
- He added that the space laser effort does not conflict with President Donald Trump’s diplomatic work with Tehran.
