New York: Israel is running low on the defensive Arrow interceptors, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal that cited an unnamed US official, raising concerns about Israel’s ability to counter long-range ballistic missiles from Iran if the conflict continues.
With Iranian missile barrages continuing almost daily, Israeli air defense stockpiles are now under severe pressure. Officials in Tel Aviv told WSJ that one-third of Iran's missile launchers have been destroyed.
Without rapid resupply from the United States or direct intervention, Israel can maintain its missile defence for 10 or 12 more days if Iran maintains a steady tempo of attacks, WSJ was told.
Israeli financial daily The Marker estimated that nightly missile defense operations are costing up to 1 billion shekels ($285 million).
