Missile strike near Tel Aviv airport sparks urgent defense response
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:20 am permalink
In a dramatic incident near Tel Aviv, a missile reportedly fired amid regional tensions landed perilously close to the airport and injured six. Despite advanced defense systems being in place, the failure to intercept the projectile has spurred stern retaliatory warnings as officials scramble to reassess countermeasures.
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