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Israel’s air defense system is facing mounting challenges as Iran intensifies its attacks. According to reports by The Wall Street Journal and The Times of Israel, citing U.S. and Israeli intelligence sources, Israel’s missile defense stockpiles could be depleted within 10 to 12 days at the current rate of attacks. Beyond this period, Israel would require arms replenishment or direct military support from the United States.
The report indicates that Israel is already allowing some missiles to strike unpopulated areas to prioritize the protection of critical infrastructure and densely populated regions. However, it is struggling to intercept all missiles during large-scale attacks. By the end of this week, Israel may need to selectively choose which missiles to counter due to the strain on its defense systems.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have stated they are prepared to handle any scenario but refrained from commenting on weapons stockpiles. Meanwhile, U.S. officials have warned that direct strikes on Iran could provoke stronger counterattacks, potentially reducing U.S. and Israeli missile defense reserves to “critical” levels.
AI/MR
