Israel is facing a “shortage” of air defence missiles prompting the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek help from the United States, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
“Supply constraints” and the demands of war have left the Israeli military “relying on the US to fill the gaps in protective shields”.
In recent days, the United States announced it is deploying the anti-missile system THAAD to Israel as it continues to provide “ironclad” support for its ally during mounting tensions with Iran.
Earlier October, Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliation for the assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders and an Iranian general. Following the attacks, Israel has threatened to launch a retaliatory strike on Iran, which analysts warned could further widen the conflict.
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