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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Barak: Israel soon to be able to block 90% of missile launches

Within a few years Israel will be able to defend itself against 90 percent of missiles fired against it, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday according to Army Radio.

Barak and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi appeared Tuesday morning before the State Control Committee to address the State Comptroller's report on the home front.

According to Barak, once development of Israel's anti-missile system is complete, the defense establishment will be able to prevent nearly all missile attempts from enemy states, from Qassam rockets to the Iran's Shihab missile.

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