Israel has demanded an apology from Russia over Russian foreign Minister Lavrov's Hitler comments. Lavrov said that Hitler had Jewish blood.

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Is the Israeli Prime Minister's life in danger? On Tuesday, @naftalibennet received a 'death threat' at his family residence. Wrapped inside was a bullet & a warning that read 'we will get to you'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

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As Israel lifts its mask mandate and covid cases rises in some parts of the world, a first of its kind study has now revealed that covid patients with a serious psychiatric record have double the risk.

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Israeli PM Naftali Bennett received a threatening letter containing a bullet. Following the intimidation, authorities have now strengthened security around Israeli PM and his family.

Israeli PM receives a bullet in a letter: Police boost security around PM & family

Tel Aviv University in Israel has found that there was a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents in countries around the world in the year 2021. The report released by the university even mentions incidents in US, UK, Australia, Germany and Canada.

Release of the report has coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day which begins on Wednesday night. The day, known as Yom HaShoah in Israel remembers six million Jews killed by Nazi Germany during Second World War.

The report has been made by Center for the study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Humanities. The report has been made by analysing dozens of studies carried across the world. It says that there has been "a significant increase in various types of anti-Semitic incidents in most countries with large Jewish populations".

The United States has largest Jewish population outside of Israel. The report said that anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York and Los Angeles were twice those that took place in the previous year.

As per the report, France recorded 75 per cent rise in anti-Semitic incidents compared with 2020.

In the UK, there was 78 per cent increase in number of physical assaults against Jews.

A leading Jewish group in Canada recorded 40-year high in physical assaults against Jews in the month of August.

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In Germany, there was a 29 per cent uptick in anti-Semitic incidents compared with year 2020.&nbsp;

Tel Aviv University in Israel has found that there was a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents in countries around the world in the year 2021. The report released by the university even mentions incidents in US, UK, Australia, Germany and Canada.

Tel Aviv University in Israel has found that there was a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents in countries around the world in the year 2021. The report released by the university even mentions incidents in US, UK, Australia, Germany and Canada. Release of the report has coincided with Holocaust Remembrance Day which begins on Wednesday night. The day, known as Yom HaShoah in Israel remembers six million Jews killed by Nazi Germany during Second World War. The report has been made by Center for the study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Humanities. The report has been made by analysing dozens of studies carried across the world. It says that there has been "a significant increase in various types of anti-Semitic incidents in most countries with large Jewish populations". The United States has largest Jewish population outside of Israel. The report said that anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York and Los Angeles were twice those that took place in the previous year. As per the report, France recorded 75 per cent rise in anti-Semitic incidents compared with 2020. In the UK, there was 78 per cent increase in number of physical assaults against Jews. A leading Jewish group in Canada recorded 40-year high in physical assaults against Jews in the month of August. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × In Germany, there was a 29 per cent uptick in anti-Semitic incidents compared with year 2020.

Dramatic rise in anti-Semitic incidents in 2021: Israeli university

Police boosts security around PM Naftali Bennett and family after death threats

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his family members received death threats in a letter, which also had a live bullet, local media reported quoting officials.&nbsp;

In the aftermath, the Prime Minister's Office stated that the security units responsible for protecting Bennett's family have been reinforced.&nbsp;

A joint investigation has been launched by the Lahav 433 serious crime unit and the Shin Bet security agency to probe the origin of the threatening letter.&nbsp;

A statement issued on Tuesday (April 26) by the PM's media adviser noted: "Following a letter with a death threat and a live bullet inside that was addressed to the Prime Minister and his family, security officials in the Prime Minister's Office have decided to reinforce the security of the unit responsible for protecting Prime Minister Bennett's family."&nbsp;

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Several media reports mentioned that the threatening letter with live ammunition was delivered to the Israeli Prime Minister's family in Ra’anana on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

However, Israel-based newspaper Ha'aretz online quoted an informed source as saying that letter was apparently sent to the former workplace of Gilat Bennett, the prime minister's wife.&nbsp;

In a veiled reference to the incident, Bennett on his official Twitter handle wrote: "A political argument, no matter how deep it is, should not come to violence, thuggery and death threats."&nbsp;

"We have to do everything, as leaders and as citizens who care about their future and the future of their children in this country, so that such phenomena simply do not exist. We are all people," he added.&nbsp;

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עלינו להנמיך את הלהבות של השיח הפוליטי. &gt;&gt;
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Amid heightened tensions, a series of terror attacks and clashes in Jerusalem around the Al-Aqsa Mosque recently, it has been announced that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel in the coming months following an invitation from Bennett.&nbsp;

On Sunday, the two leaders spoke and Bennett briefed Biden on efforts "to stop the violence and incitement in Jerusalem."&nbsp;

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Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his family members received death threats in a letter, which also had a live bullet, local media reported quoting officials.

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his family members received death threats in a letter, which also had a live bullet, local media reported quoting officials. In the aftermath, the Prime Minister's Office stated that the security units responsible for protecting Bennett's family have been reinforced. A joint investigation has been launched by the Lahav 433 serious crime unit and the Shin Bet security agency to probe the origin of the threatening letter. A statement issued on Tuesday (April 26) by the PM's media adviser noted: "Following a letter with a death threat and a live bullet inside that was addressed to the Prime Minister and his family, security officials in the Prime Minister's Office have decided to reinforce the security of the unit responsible for protecting Prime Minister Bennett's family." ALSO READ | China reports first human case of bird flu; four-year old boy infected File photo of Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Image credit: Reuters Several media reports mentioned that the threatening letter with live ammunition was delivered to the Israeli Prime Minister's family in Ra’anana on Tuesday morning. However, Israel-based newspaper Ha'aretz online quoted an informed source as saying that letter was apparently sent to the former workplace of Gilat Bennett, the prime minister's wife. In a veiled reference to the incident, Bennett on his official Twitter handle wrote: "A political argument, no matter how deep it is, should not come to violence, thuggery and death threats." "We have to do everything, as leaders and as citizens who care about their future and the future of their children in this country, so that such phenomena simply do not exist. We are all people," he added. ALSO READ | A day after Twitter takeover, Elon Musk reacts to concerns over free speech אני ראש ממשלה ואיש פוליטי, אבל אני גם בעל ואבא, וחובתי היא גם לשמור על אשתי ועל ילדיי. עלינו להנמיך את הלהבות של השיח הפוליטי. >> — Naftali Bennett בנט (@naftalibennett) April 26, 2022 × Amid heightened tensions, a series of terror attacks and clashes in Jerusalem around the Al-Aqsa Mosque recently, it has been announced that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel in the coming months following an invitation from Bennett. On Sunday, the two leaders spoke and Bennett briefed Biden on efforts "to stop the violence and incitement in Jerusalem." WATCH WION LIVE HERE × (With inputs from agencies)

Israel PM Naftali Bennett and his family receive death threat with live bullet, probe launched

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Watch this ground report from Sderot where population has dropped drastically over the years as citizens fear the return of explosions.

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Israel is closing its only crossing from the Gaza strip for workers. This comes after three rockets were fired towards Israel. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday with Israeli Police . UN has expressed deep concerns over the clashes.

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Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday after police stormed the mosque. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli Police . To get more perspective, we're joined by Meir Javedanfar, a Middle East analyst

Clashes breaks out at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, UN expresses concern

Tensions between Israel & Palestine are escalating. After protests & clashes, rockets are now being exchanged between Israel & Hamas. Reports say, this is the biggest escalation since the 11-day war of 2021. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: Israel-Palestine tensions escalate

Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday after police stormed the mosque. At least 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli Police . To get more perspective, we're joined by Akram Natsheh, Journalist.

Israel-Palestinian clash: Tensions simmer between Israelis & Palestinians again, 57 injured in fresh clashes

Israeli police and Palestinians clashed again at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday after police stormed the mosque. The fresh raid took place today, with Palestinians throwing stones at the Israeli police. To get more perspective, we're joined by Meir Javedanfar, a Middle East analyst and Akram Natsheh, Journalist.

Jerusalem: Fresh clashes between Israeli police & Palestinians

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The conflict between Israel and Hamas is escalating. According to reports, the two sides have engaged in the biggest exchange of fire since the 2021 war. Israel carried out airstrikes in central Gaza.

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When Ghada Sabatien set out to visit her uncle in a village near Bethlehem, she was not expecting to be caught up in the spike in violence between Israelis and&nbsp;Palestinians.

But the&nbsp;unarmed&nbsp;45-year-old, who was partially sighted and understood little Hebrew, bled to death in the street after "mistakenly" being&nbsp;shot&nbsp;by an&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;soldier.

She leaves behind six orphans.

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The West Bank village of Husan is usually a quiet backwater, despite being close to a major crossing into Israel.

The shops have signs in both Arabic and Hebrew, and even&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;settlers regularly stop there to buy groceries, with few tensions.

At the entrance to the village,&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;soldiers sit guard on a concrete island that serves as a checkpoint.

On April 10, Ghada set out to visit her uncle, wearing a hijab and long gown.

On the way back, the walk took her past the makeshift checkpoint.&nbsp;

As she approached, a&nbsp;soldier&nbsp;fired warning shots and shouted.&nbsp;

Ghada has "eye problems", her family said, adding that she did not speak Hebrew as she had spent years abroad.

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In footage caught by a Palestinian TV crew that happened to be filming nearby, she appeared to panic.

But she kept walking. The&nbsp;soldier&nbsp;opened fire at her legs, and she fell to the floor.

It took several minutes for an ambulance to arrive. By the time she reached a hospital in the nearby town of Beit Jala, she had lost catastrophic amounts of blood.

She died in the hospital.

She cannot be replaced

Ghada was not wearing an explosive vest or carrying any kind of weapon.

Her family have been in shock and anger ever since she was killed.

"My sister went there and asked a&nbsp;soldier&nbsp;in Hebrew: 'Did she do anything wrong?'," Ghada's&nbsp;mother&nbsp;Houria Sabatien, 69, told AFP.

"He answered: 'No'. 'So why did you shoot at her?' she asked. The&nbsp;soldier&nbsp;said: 'Sorry'."

Around her sat her grandchildren, four of Ghada's orphans: Omar, Jamila, Mohammed and Moustafa, their eyes glued to the floor.

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"They've become orphans. And me, I'm old, I'm afraid for them when they go out, I'm afraid for them because of the army," Houria said.&nbsp;

"I would like to feed them and show them life. But I'm afraid for their future."

Moustafa, 15, is struggling to comprehend the tragedy.

"When I lost my&nbsp;mother, it was as if life no longer had any meaning. She was the one who woke us up in the morning, she was the one who welcomed us back from school, she was the one who took care of us," he said.

"She was everything, she cannot be replaced."

He reminisced about Ghada's delicious maqloubeh, a Palestinian dish of rice and meat, and how she would help with his mathematics homework.

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"She made me understand straight away," he said.

Mistake

Born into a family of scientists, Ghada Sabatien graduated with a degree in mathematics at Bethlehem University and spent 15 years in Jordan, where she was a teacher. &nbsp;

After her husband died four years ago, Ghada returned to Husan with the children.&nbsp;

She prepared meals, helped with homework, read the Koran, visited extended family members, and occasionally gave private lessons.

"She was an independent, peaceful, educated woman who was not interested in politics at all," says Rafat, her brother.

He said he had received an apology from the&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;army for their "mistake".

AFP approached the army for comment on Ghada's killing.

It said she had run "suspiciously" towards the checkpoint and that soldiers had fired at her legs.

"The suspect received initial medical treatment by IDF soldiers at the scene," it said.

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"The circumstances of the case are being reviewed."

The tragedy sparked anger, both among&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;and overseas.

In a rare move, Washington's envoy to the&nbsp;Palestinians, George Noll, called the family to express his condolences.&nbsp;

The Husan area saw a spike in night-time protests. One young man, Qusay Hamamra, was killed by&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;forces after throwing a Molotov cocktail at them.

But Houria said she would teach Ghada's children a different path.

"If we want to fight against Israel, we must do it through education, culture (...) we cannot stay in hatred," she said.

"If I love Ghada, I must teach this to her children."

When Ghada Sabatien set out to visit her uncle in a village near Bethlehem, she was not expecting to be caught up in the spike in violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

When Ghada Sabatien set out to visit her uncle in a village near Bethlehem, she was not expecting to be caught up in the spike in violence between Israelis and Palestinians. But the unarmed 45-year-old, who was partially sighted and understood little Hebrew, bled to death in the street after "mistakenly" being shot by an Israeli soldier. She leaves behind six orphans. Also read | Israel-Palestine conflict: After rocket fire, Israel conducts airstrikes on Gaza The West Bank village of Husan is usually a quiet backwater, despite being close to a major crossing into Israel. The shops have signs in both Arabic and Hebrew, and even Israeli settlers regularly stop there to buy groceries, with few tensions. At the entrance to the village, Israeli soldiers sit guard on a concrete island that serves as a checkpoint. On April 10, Ghada set out to visit her uncle, wearing a hijab and long gown. On the way back, the walk took her past the makeshift checkpoint. As she approached, a soldier fired warning shots and shouted. Ghada has "eye problems", her family said, adding that she did not speak Hebrew as she had spent years abroad. Watch | Gravitas: Israelis & Palestinians clash at Jerusalem's holy site In footage caught by a Palestinian TV crew that happened to be filming nearby, she appeared to panic. But she kept walking. The soldier opened fire at her legs, and she fell to the floor. It took several minutes for an ambulance to arrive. By the time she reached a hospital in the nearby town of Beit Jala, she had lost catastrophic amounts of blood. She died in the hospital. She cannot be replaced Ghada was not wearing an explosive vest or carrying any kind of weapon. Her family have been in shock and anger ever since she was killed. "My sister went there and asked a soldier in Hebrew: 'Did she do anything wrong?'," Ghada's mother Houria Sabatien, 69, told AFP. "He answered: 'No'. 'So why did you shoot at her?' she asked. The soldier said: 'Sorry'." Around her sat her grandchildren, four of Ghada's orphans: Omar, Jamila, Mohammed and Moustafa, their eyes glued to the floor. Also read | Israeli police arrest nine Palestinians over violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque "They've become orphans. And me, I'm old, I'm afraid for them when they go out, I'm afraid for them because of the army," Houria said. "I would like to feed them and show them life. But I'm afraid for their future." Moustafa, 15, is struggling to comprehend the tragedy. "When I lost my mother, it was as if life no longer had any meaning. She was the one who woke us up in the morning, she was the one who welcomed us back from school, she was the one who took care of us," he said. "She was everything, she cannot be replaced." He reminisced about Ghada's delicious maqloubeh, a Palestinian dish of rice and meat, and how she would help with his mathematics homework. Also read | Watch: Israel police, Palestinians clash at Al-Aqsa mosque, 117 injured "She made me understand straight away," he said. Mistake Born into a family of scientists, Ghada Sabatien graduated with a degree in mathematics at Bethlehem University and spent 15 years in Jordan, where she was a teacher. After her husband died four years ago, Ghada returned to Husan with the children. She prepared meals, helped with homework, read the Koran, visited extended family members, and occasionally gave private lessons. "She was an independent, peaceful, educated woman who was not interested in politics at all," says Rafat, her brother. He said he had received an apology from the Israeli army for their "mistake". AFP approached the army for comment on Ghada's killing. It said she had run "suspiciously" towards the checkpoint and that soldiers had fired at her legs. "The suspect received initial medical treatment by IDF soldiers at the scene," it said. Also read | Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank clashes: health officials "The circumstances of the case are being reviewed." The tragedy sparked anger, both among Palestinians and overseas. In a rare move, Washington's envoy to the Palestinians, George Noll, called the family to express his condolences. The Husan area saw a spike in night-time protests. One young man, Qusay Hamamra, was killed by Israeli forces after throwing a Molotov cocktail at them. But Houria said she would teach Ghada's children a different path. "If we want to fight against Israel, we must do it through education, culture (...) we cannot stay in hatred," she said. "If I love Ghada, I must teach this to her children."

Orphaned Palestinians mourn unarmed mother shot by Israeli soldier

Tensions are on the rise again between Israel and the Palestinian territory. In the latest, Israel has carried out its first air strikes on the Gaza strip in months, the strikes are said to be in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave.

Israel carries out strikes in Gaza strip in response to rocket attack

Is Israel's govt headed for collapse? After weeks of violence, a key coalition partner is threatening to quit. Where does that leave Naftali Bennett? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Israeli govt headed for collapse?

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has warned Israel and said Iran will target Israel's heart if acted against Iran. He added that Iran watches any move by Israel closely.

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi warns Israel against hostile moves

A political storm is brewing in Israel over the latest violence at the Al Aqsa mosque. A key coalition partner Ra'am is threatening to quit the coalition government.

Bennett government under threat? Storm over violence at Al Aqsa mosque

Tensions continue to mount at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound as fresh clashes were reported recently. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that the government is working to restore calm.

Al-Aqsa mosque: Israeli government to restore calm, says PM Bennett

A rare alignment of Passover, Ramadan, and Easter, a time for family gatherings and prayers for Christians, Jews and Muslims. But the day which should fuel a flurry of celebrations ignited violence and clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Violent clashes erupt inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Tensions between Israel and Palestine have been on the rise in the last few weeks. At least 152 people have been injured in the Jerusalem clashes. Israeli cops have detained

Israel-Palestine: Israeli cops detain about 400 rioters

Violence broke out at Al Aqsa Mosque on the first day of the rare convergence of 3 festivals - Ramzan, Easter & Passover. The 3-hour-long clashes between Palestinians & Israeli police left over 150 injured & hundreds arrested. Molly Gambhir tells you what happened.

Gravitas: Israelis & Palestinians clash at Jerusalem's holy site

Over 150 Palestinians were injured in clashes in the Al-Aqsa compound after Israeli forces stormed the compound. Ghadi Francis tells you how this latest escalation could lead to an all-out war.

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Tel Aviv has announced a ban on all single-use plastic on the city's beaches from as early as this summer. Israel is addicted to disposable plastic and it's time to quit plastic, said Israel. Watch this ground report!

Ban on single-use plastic: 'Its time to quit plastic,' says Israel

Israel has been a world leader in several things.&nbsp;The country, which is already an expert in turning seawater drinkable, is now looking to fill the Sea of Galilee with excess output from desalination plants, an AFP report said. &nbsp;

The Sea of Galilee, which has been the main sweetwater reservoir for the nation for decades, has witnessed overuse and is getting depleted. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The plan will give a makeover to the world's lowest freshwater lake, which has seen irregular rainfall&nbsp;and intensive pumping. &nbsp;

Noam Halfon, researcher, Israel Meteorological Service, told AFP, there is a need for the new water infrastructure project as the population of Israel has been growing rapidly. &nbsp;

"Every 30 years we double the population. Without this project, it would be an awful situation," Halfon added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Violent clashes at Jerusalem Holy site, masked men enter Al-Aqsa Mosque

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The project will cost around one-billion-shekel (over $300-million). By the end of the year, it may help to reverse the flow of the system as earlier the pipes delivered lake water to the different areas of the country. &nbsp;

Ziv Cohen, engineer, Israeli water company Mekorot, told AFP, "The minute water flows through the pipeline, bringing excess water from desalination plants in the centre, we can raise the level of the Sea of Galilee, and it will become an operational reservoir." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Israel has been a world leader in several things. The country, which is already an expert in turning seawater drinkable, is now looking to fill the Sea of Galilee with excess output from desalination plants, an AFP report said.

Israel has been a world leader in several things. The country, which is already an expert in turning seawater drinkable, is now looking to fill the Sea of Galilee with excess output from desalination plants, an AFP report said. The Sea of Galilee, which has been the main sweetwater reservoir for the nation for decades, has witnessed overuse and is getting depleted. Also Read | ‘Game changer’: Israel successfully tests new laser defence system The plan will give a makeover to the world's lowest freshwater lake, which has seen irregular rainfall and intensive pumping. Noam Halfon, researcher, Israel Meteorological Service, told AFP, there is a need for the new water infrastructure project as the population of Israel has been growing rapidly. "Every 30 years we double the population. Without this project, it would be an awful situation," Halfon added. Watch: Violent clashes at Jerusalem Holy site, masked men enter Al-Aqsa Mosque × The project will cost around one-billion-shekel (over $300-million). By the end of the year, it may help to reverse the flow of the system as earlier the pipes delivered lake water to the different areas of the country. Ziv Cohen, engineer, Israeli water company Mekorot, told AFP, "The minute water flows through the pipeline, bringing excess water from desalination plants in the centre, we can raise the level of the Sea of Galilee, and it will become an operational reservoir." (With inputs from agencies)

Now, Israel to fill Sea of Galilee with excess output from plants desalinating sea water 

Tensions between Israel and Palestine have been on the rise in the last few weeks and yet again for the second year running during the holy month of Ramzan, the tension seemed to have boiled over. At least 100 people have been injured as the violence breaks out.

Violent clashes at Jerusalem Holy site, masked men enter Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel’s defence ministry on Thursday announced that its new laser missile defence system successfully neutralised drones, rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles in a recent test.

According to Defence Minister Benny Gantz, this Israeli-made laser system will complement the country’s air defence system, including the famed Iron Dome, adding that it will be inducted “as soon as possible”, news agency AP reported.

Israel aims to deploy the laser systems—dubbed Iron Beam—around its borders, especially near the Gaza Strip.

According to the Times of Israel newspaper, the test, described as&nbsp;“game changer”, was conducted in March this year at an undisclosed location in southern Israel’s Negev desert.

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This is the world’s first energy-based weapons system that uses a laser to shoot down incoming UAVs, rockets &amp; mortars at a cost of $3.50 per shot. 
 
It may sound like science fiction, but it's real. <a href="https://t.co/nRXFoYTjIU">pic.twitter.com/nRXFoYTjIU</a>
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It was initially planned to deploy the laser system by 2024, but the military wants to be inducted as soon as possible.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had announced&nbsp;in February that Israel would deploy the system within the year, the newspaper reported.

The ground-based laser system is being developed with the Rafael weapons manufacturer.

“The successful series of tests proved the uniqueness of the system, intercepting a wide range of threats in a variety of scenarios,” Times of Israel newspaper quoated Rafael Advanced Defense Systems director-general Yoav Har-Even as saying.

“The cooperation between Rafael and the Defence Ministry [research team] has led to a technological breakthrough and the completion of a significant milestone, one that will allow us to reach initial operational capability in a short time,” he added.

According to the ministry, Israel is among the first countries in the world to succeed in using&nbsp;powerful laser technology to develop a working air defence system and to demonstrate interceptions in operational scenarios.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel’s defence ministry on Thursday announced that its new laser missile defence system successfully neutralised drones, rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles in a recent test.

Israel’s defence ministry on Thursday announced that its new laser missile defence system successfully neutralised drones, rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles in a recent test. According to Defence Minister Benny Gantz, this Israeli-made laser system will complement the country’s air defence system, including the famed Iron Dome, adding that it will be inducted “as soon as possible”, news agency AP reported. Israel aims to deploy the laser systems—dubbed Iron Beam—around its borders, especially near the Gaza Strip. According to the Times of Israel newspaper, the test, described as “game changer”, was conducted in March this year at an undisclosed location in southern Israel’s Negev desert. Israel has successfully tested the new “Iron Beam” laser interception system. This is the world’s first energy-based weapons system that uses a laser to shoot down incoming UAVs, rockets & mortars at a cost of $3.50 per shot. It may sound like science fiction, but it's real. pic.twitter.com/nRXFoYTjIU — Naftali Bennett בנט (@naftalibennett) April 14, 2022 × It was initially planned to deploy the laser system by 2024, but the military wants to be inducted as soon as possible. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had announced in February that Israel would deploy the system within the year, the newspaper reported. The ground-based laser system is being developed with the Rafael weapons manufacturer. “The successful series of tests proved the uniqueness of the system, intercepting a wide range of threats in a variety of scenarios,” Times of Israel newspaper quoated Rafael Advanced Defense Systems director-general Yoav Har-Even as saying. “The cooperation between Rafael and the Defence Ministry [research team] has led to a technological breakthrough and the completion of a significant milestone, one that will allow us to reach initial operational capability in a short time,” he added. According to the ministry, Israel is among the first countries in the world to succeed in using powerful laser technology to develop a working air defence system and to demonstrate interceptions in operational scenarios. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Game changer’: Israel successfully tests new laser defence system 

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