CNN
—
US officials have serious concerns that in the event of a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group could overwhelm Israel’s air defenses in the north — including the much-vaunted Iron Dome air defense system, three US officials told CNN.

The fears, which the US officials said have also been communicated to them by Israel, that the Iron Dome could be vulnerable to Hezbollah’s vast arsenal of missiles and drones are only rising as Israel has increasingly indicated to US officials that it is preparing for a land and air incursion into Lebanon.

Israeli officials have told the US they are planning to shift resources from southern Gaza to northern Israel in preparation for a possible offensive against the group, US officials told CNN on Wednesday.


We assess that at least some” Iron Dome batteries “will be overwhelmed,” said a senior administration official.

An Israeli official said that would be more likely if Hezbollah conducted a large-scale attack principally using precision guided weapons, which could be challenging for the system to defend against. Hezbollah has been stockpiling precision guided munitions and missiles from Iran for years, which Israel has repeatedly raised concerns about.

Earlier this month, Hezbollah released a video purporting to show a drone striking and damaging an Iron Dome battery on an army base in northern Israel. Israeli press reported it appeared to be the first documented instance of the system successfully being hit.

The IDF said it was unaware of any damage to the system. But Israeli officials have told the US they believe the Iron Dome could be vulnerable, particularly in northern Israel, and have been surprised at the sophistication of Hezbollah’s strikes to date, the two US officials said. A primary concern is Hezbollah using a large number of precision guided munitions and missiles, said a source familiar with the threat.

View this interactive content on CNN.com
The Lebanese militant group also published a nine-minute video this week, purportedly taken by a drone, showing sensitive Israeli military sites in several Israeli cities.

A separate US official acknowledged to CNN that in the event of a full-blown war, the support Israel will need most is additional air defense systems and Iron Dome replenishments, which the US would provide.

The IDF declined to comment.

The Iron Dome is fundamental to Israel’s defense and the US government has spent over $2.9 billion on the program, according to the Congressional Research Service. The Israel Defense Forces said the system boasted a 95.6% success rate during a rocket salvo fired by Islamic Jihad last year so if Hezbollah did overwhelm Israel’s missile defenses it would risk Israeli military and civilian lives.

‘A very dangerous period’
The discussions come as the situation on Israel’s northern border has reached a dangerous tipping point, US officials said.

“The fact that we have managed to even hold the front for this long has been a miracle,” a senior US official said, referring to the US’ efforts to keep the Israel-Hezbollah attacks from spiraling into an all-out war.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/06/20/politics/us-concerns-israel-iron-dome-hezbollah

Israel iron is designed for low flying rocked not missiles

A lot of people were deceived to believe that it is effective

Biodun556:
Israel iron is designed for low flying rocked not missiles

A lot of people were deceived to believe that it is effective

And so fucking what? Dies Hezbollah v drones to defend attacks from Israel or their allies?
See boy, if any Hezbollah, Hamas or any janjawēed wan start war, they should know first to do no dey pain. Hezbollah can go ahead and strike first. They should make sure they clear off anything called Israel. Maybe you think only terrorists sabi strike!
It's now a world of do your worst and see who's more wicked! 🖤
Normally, this fight no concern Hezbollah. But now that they bought market, they should do their worst!
Meanwhile, Abiodun Janjawēed aka Biodun556, how are you? Where's Krismas Rashduct4luv, Antichritian, Shimran and other boys that won't get 72 virgins?
Shingbain una no go get. Yahoo boys don fûck finish all ta virgins! Naso dem go carry oversized puna go forever! Free yaself from delusion! No virgins anywhere! Live in peace and say no to terrorism!

Space booked for e-fights
Meanwhile Biodun556, na you post thread, na you be firstuscommentus, shey you see say you deserve a nuke?

Biodun556:
CNN
—
US officials have serious concerns that in the event of a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group could overwhelm Israel’s air defenses in the north — including the much-vaunted Iron Dome air defense system, three US officials told CNN.

The fears, which the US officials said have also been communicated to them by Israel, that the Iron Dome could be vulnerable to Hezbollah’s vast arsenal of missiles and drones are only rising as Israel has increasingly indicated to US officials that it is preparing for a land and air incursion into Lebanon.

Israeli officials have told the US they are planning to shift resources from southern Gaza to northern Israel in preparation for a possible offensive against the group, US officials told CNN on Wednesday.


We assess that at least some” Iron Dome batteries “will be overwhelmed,” said a senior administration official.

An Israeli official said that would be more likely if Hezbollah conducted a large-scale attack principally using precision guided weapons, which could be challenging for the system to defend against. Hezbollah has been stockpiling precision guided munitions and missiles from Iran for years, which Israel has repeatedly raised concerns about.

Earlier this month, Hezbollah released a video purporting to show a drone striking and damaging an Iron Dome battery on an army base in northern Israel. Israeli press reported it appeared to be the first documented instance of the system successfully being hit.

The IDF said it was unaware of any damage to the system. But Israeli officials have told the US they believe the Iron Dome could be vulnerable, particularly in northern Israel, and have been surprised at the sophistication of Hezbollah’s strikes to date, the two US officials said. A primary concern is Hezbollah using a large number of precision guided munitions and missiles, said a source familiar with the threat.

View this interactive content on CNN.com
The Lebanese militant group also published a nine-minute video this week, purportedly taken by a drone, showing sensitive Israeli military sites in several Israeli cities.

A separate US official acknowledged to CNN that in the event of a full-blown war, the support Israel will need most is additional air defense systems and Iron Dome replenishments, which the US would provide.

The IDF declined to comment.

The Iron Dome is fundamental to Israel’s defense and the US government has spent over $2.9 billion on the program, according to the Congressional Research Service. The Israel Defense Forces said the system boasted a 95.6% success rate during a rocket salvo fired by Islamic Jihad last year so if Hezbollah did overwhelm Israel’s missile defenses it would risk Israeli military and civilian lives.

‘A very dangerous period’
The discussions come as the situation on Israel’s northern border has reached a dangerous tipping point, US officials said.

“The fact that we have managed to even hold the front for this long has been a miracle,” a senior US official said, referring to the US’ efforts to keep the Israel-Hezbollah attacks from spiraling into an all-out war.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/06/20/politics/us-concerns-israel-iron-dome-hezbollah

I just wonder why you people are taking panadol for another man's headache?
I thought you people said hezbollah would destroy Israel? Why not keep quiet and let them do it instead of running around like an headless chicken looking for any scrap of news either genuine or not that would make Israel appear weak before hezbollah..!!

FYI: Men and equipments have already been mobilised up north and there is nothing you and your likes can do to stop the impending doom of hezbollah...!!!

You people said much about gaza hamas we all know how far now...this time hezbollah got no women and children to hide under, its going to be a total obliteration...!!

Joe biden is an idiot

Floky215:


I just wonder why you people are taking panadol for another man's headache?
I thought you people said hezbollah would destroy Israel? Why not keep quiet and let them do it instead of running around like an headless chicken looking for any scrap of news either genuine or not that would make Israel appear weak before hezbollah..!!

FYI: Men and equipments have already been mobilised up north and there is nothing you and your likes can do to stop the impending doom of hezbollah...!!!

You people said much about gaza hamas we all know how far now...this time hezbollah got no women and children to hide under, its going to be a total obliteration...!!

Hezbollah has at least 250k rockets , 150k missiles and more than a million artillery shells.

Hezbollah also has more hardened and extensive underground bunkers and a battle tested fighting force triple that of Hamas.

As you know, Hamas is yet to be defeated by your IDF.

The last time Israel invaded Lebanon in 2006, they were chased out and suffered massive defeat


Consider also that all of northern Israel border towns and villages with Lebanon has been evacuated due to Hezbollah constant shelling . Over 200k Israeli land thieves have since fled their stolen homes in northern Israel.

Hezbollah is begging the IDF to invade which we all know the IDF won't.

Even an Israeli General warned that an invasion of Lebanon will spell the end of Israel as a state.

The Russians have also hinted that they will supply and equip anti US forces with sophisticated missile systems following Washington arming Ukraine and engaging terrorists to attack Russian soil. So rest assured that the Houthis , Iraqi militias and Hezbollah alongside Iran already have Russian Khinzel Hypersonic missiles equipped with thermobaric war heads if not tactical nukes. Why you think USS Eisenhower left the Red Sea? It's because the Houthis now have anti ship missiles gifted them by Iran through Russia to do severe damage to US naval fleet in the region.

Israel's Iron Dome won't survive a day of total missile , rocket , artillery and drone swarm attack and to even consider that the IDF and IAF rely solely on munitions and arms supply from the US and NATO forces in Europe, how do you think Israel will survive a week of fighting ?

The only thing I know is driving the maniacs in the Israeli war cabinet is their delusional assumption that their Messiah will come out of the sky and intervene. After all, the zealots just sacrificed a red heifer in Jerusalem a month back.

You are seeing the delusions of a rabid religious sect in action. Satanyahu is under the stupid delusions that he will usher in the Jewish messiah after his meeting with the Brooklyn Chabad Rebbe 40ys ago.

The fools in Israel are in for a shocker.

Padipadi:

And so fucking what? Dies Hezbollah v drones to defend attacks from Israel or their allies?
See boy, if any Hezbollah, Hamas or any janjawēed wan start war, they should know first to do no dey pain. Hezbollah can go ahead and strike first. They should make sure they clear off anything called Israel. Maybe you think only terrorists sabi strike!
It's now a world of do your worst and see who's more wicked! 🖤
Normally, this fight no concern Hezbollah. But now that they bought market, they should do their worst!
Meanwhile, Abiodun Janjawēed aka Biodun556, how are you? Where's Krismas Rashduct4luv, Antichritian, Shimran and other boys that won't get 72 virgins?
Shingbain una no go get. Yahoo boys don fûck finish all ta virgins! Naso dem go carry oversized puna go forever! Free yaself from delusion! No virgins anywhere! Live in peace and say no to terrorism!

Nzogbu nzogbu foolishness

GBTYO:


Nzogbu nzogbu foolishness

Werey this is a well thought writeup. You can't imagine the level of truth in it!

Padipadi:

Werey this is a well thought writeup. You can't imagine the level of truth in it!

Nzogbu nzogbu stupidity .

Abeg face your petty business.

GBTYO:

Hezbollah is begging the IDF to invade which we all know the IDF won't.

SatanGBTYO, Hezbollah never beg for their death o. Tell dem to do so and see how you ll weep for them.

Padipadi:

SatanGBTYO, Hezbollah never beg for their death o. Tell dem to do so and see how you ll weep for them.

Hezbollah leadership had a video posted on their X handle literally begging the IDF to invade.


Hezbollah said any invasion of Lebanon by the satanic IDF will see to complete warfare with no rules of engagement .

Padipadi:

SatanGBTYO, Hezbollah never beg for their death o. Tell dem to do so and see how you ll weep for them.

Your slave masters are fleeing to Argentina .

I predicted this last year November that this will be the case.

https://www.nairaland.com/7917674/ukraine-done-dusted-jews-now

GBTYO:


Your slave masters are fleeing to Argentina .

I predicted this last year November that this will be the case.

https://www.nairaland.com/7917674/ukraine-done-dusted-jews-now

Mumu slave how are you?
Receive one nuke like Hamas and Hezbollah

GBTYO:


Hezbollah leadership had a video posted on their X handle literally begging the IDF to invade.


Hezbollah said any invasion of Lebanon by the satanic IDF will see to complete warfare with no rules of engagement .

No problem. Shebi you're a marketer of terror organizations so it's possible you v hands in terror in Nigeria. Fed govt hands fo touch you. No worry!

GBTYO:


Nzogbu nzogbu stupidity .

Abeg face your petty business.

How can a sane human being write this?
Allah ll deal with you accordingly!

Padipadi:

No problem. Shebi you're a marketer of terror organizations so it's possible you v hands in terror in Nigeria. Fed govt hands fo touch you. No worry!

IPOB lout dey accuse others of terrorism ?

So opposing genocidal land thieves is now supporting terrorism.

Padipadi:

How can a sane human being write this?
Allah ll deal with you accordingly!

Nzogbu foolishness is what you are displaying.

Sentimental bullshit bordering on some fake Jewish alliance and links .

GBTYO:


Nzogbu foolishness is what you are displaying.

Sentimental bullshit bordering on some fake Jewish alliance and links .

Oh! You dey mention sentiments?
Aren't you sentimental too?
Stop the propaganda. Let the best win. Tell Hezbollah too strike first and see shege!
If you get power, you don't warn. You flex it.

GBTYO:


IPOB lout dey accuse others of terrorism ?

So opposing genocidal land thieves is now supporting terrorism.

What's the difference between you and iPobs?
You both deserved nukes!

Padipadi:

What's the difference between you and iPobs?
You both deserved nukes!

Nzogbu mumuism at its peak.

Your own day of Karna is coming.

Continue to support genocide.

Watch how some brainwashed Christian terrorist will tell us how Israel are baiting hezebollah to attack them so thay can destroy them

0m0luabi:
Watch how some brainwashed Christian terrorist will tell us how Israel are baiting hezebollah to attack them so thay can destroy them

Pls refrain from adding Christian to any Zionist pig that posts here in support of Pissrael.

I am a Christian and I do not and will never support the Zionist state of Pissrael now the satanic criminal cult of Judaism.

Your reference should be to Afro Zionist slaves and not Christians.

Biodun556:
Israel iron is designed for low flying rocked not missiles

A lot of people were deceived to believe that it is effective

Iran opened their dirty ass to the world

Padipadi:

And so fucking what? Dies Hezbollah v drones to defend attacks from Israel or their allies?
See boy, if any Hezbollah, Hamas or any janjawēed wan start war, they should know first to do no dey pain. Hezbollah can go ahead and strike first. They should make sure they clear off anything called Israel. Maybe you think only terrorists sabi strike!
It's now a world of do your worst and see who's more wicked! 🖤
Normally, this fight no concern Hezbollah. But now that they bought market, they should do their worst!
Meanwhile, Abiodun Janjawēed aka Biodun556, how are you? Where's Krismas Rashduct4luv, Antichritian, Shimran and other boys that won't get 72 virgins?
Shingbain una no go get. Yahoo boys don fûck finish all ta virgins! Naso dem go carry oversized puna go forever! Free yaself from delusion! No virgins anywhere! Live in peace and say no to terrorism!

Who is this animal from the evil forest tribe.

GBTYO:


Hezbollah has at least 250k rockets , 150k missiles and more than a million artillery shells.

Hezbollah also has more hardened and extensive underground bunkers and a battle tested fighting force triple that of Hamas.

As you know, Hamas is yet to be defeated by your IDF.

The last time Israel invaded Lebanon in 2006, they were chased out and suffered massive defeat


Consider also that all of northern Israel border towns and villages with Lebanon has been evacuated due to Hezbollah constant shelling . Over 200k Israeli land thieves have since fled their stolen homes in northern Israel.

Hezbollah is begging the IDF to invade which we all know the IDF won't.

Even an Israeli General warned that an invasion of Lebanon will spell the end of Israel as a state.

The Russians have also hinted that they will supply and equip anti US forces with sophisticated missile systems following Washington arming Ukraine and engaging terrorists to attack Russian soil. So rest assured that the Houthis , Iraqi militias and Hezbollah alongside Iran already have Russian Khinzel Hypersonic missiles equipped with thermobaric war heads if not tactical nukes. Why you think USS Eisenhower left the Red Sea? It's because the Houthis now have anti ship missiles gifted them by Iran through Russia to do severe damage to US naval fleet in the region.

Israel's Iron Dome won't survive a day of total missile , rocket , artillery and drone swarm attack and to even consider that the IDF and IAF rely solely on munitions and arms supply from the US and NATO forces in Europe, how do you think Israel will survive a week of fighting ?

The only thing I know is driving the maniacs in the Israeli war cabinet is their delusional assumption that their Messiah will come out of the sky and intervene. After all, the zealots just sacrificed a red heifer in Jerusalem a month back.

You are seeing the delusions of a rabid religious sect in action. Satanyahu is under the stupid delusions that he will usher in the Jewish messiah after his meeting with the Brooklyn Chabad Rebbe 40ys ago.

The fools in Israel are in for a shocker.

Isrealhell naa paper tiger, if they born them well let them return those settlers back to north border.

Joe biden is an idiot ... Sorry, need help with your academic papers? Contact us.

Cabalgeneral:


Isrealhell naa paper tiger, if they born them well let them return those settlers back to north border.

Exactly same thing they said with hamas before we started hearing shout of genocide..!!

Padipadi:

Oh! You dey mention sentiments?
Aren't you sentimental too?
Stop the propaganda. Let the best win. Tell Hezbollah too strike first and see shege!
If you get power, you don't warn. You flex it.

Stop replying that Yoruba boy. His former username Coronavirus was ban so he started using his secondly account. He’s a terrorist. I’m wondering what he’s still doing in Nigeria after promising Hamas he’s going to help them win the war

Cabalgeneral:


Who is this animal from the evil forest tribe.

Not an animal but a sane human being who believes in correct justice system and ll not fall for propaganda. If you want a just society, live justly.


You see, I v not insulted you but responded you sensibly.

GBTYO:


Nzogbu mumuism at its peak.

Your own day of Karna is coming.

Continue to support genocide.

Karma is there for anyone that do evil. What we are saying is you want pity for those that didn't pity others. And we are saying, let's kick-start the fight from home. Let's first address Nigeria's issue. Is it too much to ask?

Some of ya comrades are threatening! Is threats the solution or a show of insecurity on ya end?