📍 Israel’s Air Defense Isn’t Invincible

The recent conflict revealed a major truth: Israel’s supposedly “invincible” air defense has weaknesses.

🚀 Iran’s Tactical Shift:
By changing its tactics, Iran successfully struck 5 Israeli military and intelligence bases, including the Weizmann Institute, the diamond exchange, and the Bazan refinery.

💸 Costly Defense:
Israel didn’t just face damage from Iranian missiles; the financial burden of intercepting them was enormous. Daily expenses for air defense reached approximately $285 million, according to Marker newspaper, nearly 1 billion shekels per night.

🛡️ Interceptor Shortages:
U.S.-supplied Patriot missile stocks ran low, leaving the U.S. able to supply only 25% of the required Patriots.

⚠️ Strategic Pressure on Israel:
Despite maintaining its missile capabilities, Iran exploited weaknesses in Israel’s air defense. Israeli forces suffered from interceptor depletion and operational fatigue, forcing Israel to push urgently for a ceasefire in the final days of the conflict to prevent further depletion of troops, ammunition, and financial resources.

📌 This conflict proves that no system, no matter how advanced, is invulnerable—and that smart tactics can change the strategic balance.

🌐 Source: Kavosh Media

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