Why Israel's multi-layered air defense system is so effective | DW News

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Published 2024-08-08
All this week Israel has been bracing for retaliatory attacks from Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran, following the assassination of terror group leaders in Beirut and Tehran last week. Israel is protected by a sophisticated air defense system that it has been developing for decades. We spoke with Sean Bell, an adviser at Universal Defence & Security Solutions in London, and to Mark Cancian, senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Arlington, US, about what might happen next.

00:00 Intro and report
02:41 Interview Sean Bell, Universal Defence & Security Solutions, London
08:01 Interview Mark Cancian, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Arlington

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All Comments (21)
  • @satishram2945
    you conveniently overlooked the best defence isreal has against iran...it's offensive capabilities!!
  • @TuffySyakoy
    Israel should give tactical assistance to Ukraine against Russia. Russia is supporting Iran, it makes sense for Israel to do in kind for Russia.
  • In Gaza, Hamas has built 500 kilometers of military tunnels and zero bomb shelters for civilians. In Israel, they have bomb shelters, early warning systems, and a complex system of air defenses. Let that sink in.
  • The video didn't mention Barak MX. It is understandable that it didn't mention Israeli made SPYDER air defense because they are for exports and Israel doesn't incorporate them in service however Barak MX is in service. The video didn't mention Barak MX probably because Israeli deployed ones are sea based not land based, though there are land based variants.
  • @mrg8581
    You don't tug on Superman's cape. You don't spit into the wind. You don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger and you don't mess around with Israel.
  • @user-qj1ru6ix3h
    Wow! The greatest Israeli army the world has ever seen 😮
  • You may not like it but Israel defense capability is very impressive
  • @kbram7363
    Put usa tax aid to israel on the voting ballot and let’s see what happens
  • @BigMu365
    is that is why all western run to defend them ?
  • @xixinan
    Do you mean US aid money is effective
  • @jimmy99wood
    it cost US taxpayers $50,000 every lights in the sky
  • @ytb3748
    I can't believe DW just called Palestinians and Lebanese "Terror Groups" I used to have respect to this channel. I no longer do. Unsubscribing and blocking this channel now!
  • @ucapsalam
    And declare, “The truth has come and falsehood has vanished. Indeed, falsehood is bound to vanish.” Al Isra
  • @robertmusil5831
    During Operation Cast Lead in 2008-2009 BEFORE Israel deployed Iron Dome: There were THREE Israeli civilian casualties. During Operation Protective Edge in 2014 AFTER Israel deployed Iron Dome: There were FIVE Israeli civilian casualties. Net effect of Iron Dome: ZERO
  • @tech_rustlings
    These technologies are nothing compared to a donkey traveled to space many years ago without any support.
  • @qais3323
    0:46 talking about israel intercepting while showing pictures of Jordan.