Israel Faces War With Depleted Missile Defenses
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- Israel is vulnerable due to depleted antiballistic missile stocks following a prior conflict with Iran, increasing reliance on preemptive strikes.
- The United States has urged its embassy staff to depart Israel, reflecting growing anxiety over the potential for a large-scale conflict.
- A future war may hinge on the ability to destroy Iranian missiles before launch, given the strain on existing missile defense capabilities.
Why it matters: This situation dramatically increases the risk of a wider Middle Eastern war, potentially drawing in other global powers and destabilizing the region.
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