Sword and Shield

In a few hours, I'll be taking my Arabic final. But I thought I'd take a few moments to inform everyone about this interesting development. As reported at the Jerusalem Post:

Israel inched a step closer on Wednesday to deploying the Iron Dome missile defense system along the border with the Gaza Strip after it successfully intercepted a number of missile barrages in tests held in southern Israel this week.

This is a potential game changer for the region and for the West. The U.S. has been struggling with its missile defense shield for years. The Israelis may have finally gotten the hang of it.



Why is this important?

Because being able to stop incoming missile barrages from Iranian proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah would be awfully helpful in the decision-making process on whether to finally "unsheathe the sword" and deal with the Iranian regime's nuclear program.

If the shield is ready, is the sword soon to follow?



More to come.