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Fresh Perspectives: International Affairs

‘Does Israel’s US-Funded Iron Dome Make the World Safer’

6/8/2014

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BY DR AZRIEL BERMANT
Originally published in The Guardian, 6 Augus
t 2014

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Barack Obama signs off emergency funding to Israel for the Iron Dome missile defense system. 'US allies around the world are queuing up.' Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Throughout the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Israel’s Iron Domedefence system has received extensive coverage in the international media. It may be an Israeli defence system, but the United States provides significant financial support for the project, and has just approved an additional $225m (£133m) towards it. By funding, developing and deploying anti-missile shields, the United States claims that it is not just protecting its allies but also strengthening stability and disincentivising the use of force. But if that’s the case, why has Iron Dome not prevented Israel’s government from sending troops into Gaza?
On the face of it, Israel’s operation against Hamas has demonstrated that the logic behind this policy is faulty. Iron Dome has reportedly intercepted close to 90% of Hamas rockets fired into Israel’s residential areas – yet Israel still sent forces into Gaza. However, the reality is rather more complex. Israel’s ground offensive into Gaza was sparked by attacks from Hamas tunnels, which have posed a more serious threat to southern Israel than the rockets that have been devalued by the defence system..........................................................................................................................READ MORE
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