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U.S. THAAD System's First Use in Israel Intercepts Houthi 'Palestine-2' Missile Alongside Arrow System

Dec 27, 2024, 03:01 PM

The U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, deployed in Israel, successfully intercepted a 'Palestine-2' hypersonic ballistic missile launched by the Houthis from Yemen on Friday morning. This marked the first operational use of the THAAD system in Israel since its deployment in October. The interception occurred before the missile could enter Israeli territory, and was carried out in conjunction with Israel's Arrow defense system. An American soldier involved in the operation expressed excitement, stating, 'I've been waiting for this for 18 years.'