Iran Missiles Hit Central Israel, Defenses Questioned
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- Iranian missiles caused damage in central Israel, as reported by Al Jazeera correspondent Nida Ibrahim on 24 March 2026.
- The strikes raised new questions about the effectiveness of Israel's air defence systems, despite Israeli claims that most projectiles are intercepted.
Why it matters: When Iranian missiles penetrate to cause damage in central Israel despite Israel's high interception claims, it challenges the credibility of the country's missile defense architecture and exposes the gap between official claims and ground reality.
