A recent report from The Washington Post reveals that ‘Israel’s’ missile defense capabilities are on the brink of failure within the next 10 to 12 days. As the prolonged conflict with Iran drags on, escalating costs and a critical shortage of interceptor missiles have left the nation’s air defense network vulnerable.
The report, published on Monday, draws on insights from US and Israeli intelligence officials who indicate that without immediate resupply or direct military support from the United States, ‘Israel’ may struggle to maintain its current defense posture. “They will need to select what they want to intercept,” one source noted, emphasizing the overwhelming strain on the system.
This assessment aligns with predictions from military intelligence account @METT_Project, which warns that Iran’s relentless missile assaults could start breaching Israel’s defenses significantly by Day 18 of the ongoing conflict. As the Israeli defense grid begins to ration its interceptor munitions, the likelihood of successful missile interceptions is expected to decline sharply.
Concerns are heightened by reports that Israel is running dangerously low on Arrow interceptors, critical for countering long-range ballistic threats from Iran. A US official confirmed that the Pentagon has been aware of these capacity challenges for months and has been reinforcing Israel’s defenses with additional systems. However, the sustainability of this support is now in question, with fears that both US and Israeli interceptor supplies may soon be depleted.
“Neither the US nor the Israelis can continue to sit and intercept missiles all day,” cautioned Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He urged both nations to act swiftly to address the escalating crisis, stating, “We cannot afford to sit and play catch.”
Source: The Washington Post
