IDF chose to let Syria missile through, determined it safe to do so - sources

There was no error in Israel’s air defense systems and so there will be no probe into why the missile was allowed to travel over 180 km from the Syrian border.

The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

(photo credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

JULY 2, 2023 18:59

Updated: JULY 2, 2023 20:09

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