Iron Dome tested near Jerusalem
The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system was
tested near the city of Modi'in, located between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
The system was stationed there for several
days and moved on Wednesday, Haaretz reported.
A battery stationed there would protect the
Jerusalem area from rocket attacks. At least two rockets were fired from Gaza
at Jerusalem during last November's Operation Pillar of Defense, though they
landed in open area.
Iron Dome systems have been deployed
throughout central Jerusalem for tests in recent days, according to reports.
Israel has five Iron Dome batteries, which
have been stationed throughout the country as the need arises.
Meanwhile, an Iron Dome battery was unusable
for more than a month after sustaining flood damage in January, Israeli media
reported Wednesday. The battery was in storage when it was flooded, damaging
its electrical system. It was recently repaired and is now functional.
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