The number of unintercepted rockets and Israeli fatalities sparked inquiry about the effectiveness of Iron Dome.
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The missile that did get through in Ashdod killed Pinchas Menachem Prezuazman, a 21-year old American citizen who was hit while running for cover. Even with a high level of interceptions, with enough metal flying, some are bound to get through, Gross said, adding that it was unclear exactly how the IDF had calculated its claimed 86 percent interception rate.
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Unacceptable.
“This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we’ll be lucky to live through it.” — The Hunt for Red October (1990) by Admiral Josh Painter played by Fred Dalton Thompson
I can understand that the Israelis are going to strike back.
Can’t say as I blame them.
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