The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/missiles/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:06:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png missiles | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/missiles/ 32 32 Groundbreaking Israeli study finds malarial parasites hack RNA to deceive immune system https://www.timesofisrael.com/groundbreaking-israeli-study-finds-malarial-parasites-hack-rna-to-deceive-immune-system/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:46:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779248 Paving way for new therapies, researchers decode how parasites that spread one of the world's deadliest diseases use trickery to trigger confusion inside cells and evade defenses

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]]> After seeing Iran war damage, Israelis weigh costs of adding private shelters https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-seeing-iran-war-damage-israelis-weigh-costs-of-adding-private-shelters/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:36:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3587766 Interest in adding fortified rooms has jumped since Iranian ballistic missiles killed 28, but even with some bureaucratic hurdles lifted, many are holding out for cheaper options

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]]> With few shelters but plenty of roadblocks, East Jerusalem Arabs squeezed by war https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-few-shelters-but-plenty-of-roadblocks-east-jerusalem-arabs-squeezed-by-war/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:24:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3575193 As heavy police deployments and concrete barriers raise tensions, residents with nowhere to go during missile attacks worry what will happen if disaster strikes their underserved neighborhoods

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]]> US gives initial okay to $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-gives-initial-okay-to-3-5-billion-missile-sale-to-saudi-arabia-ahead-of-trump-visit/ Sat, 03 May 2025 11:34:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3540595 Deal includes 1,000 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles; White House set to announce $100 billion arms package during US president's trip this month

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]]> Explosion at Iran port said caused by missile fuel component from China; toll at 40 https://www.timesofisrael.com/irgc-linked-source-says-missile-fuel-component-exploded-at-iran-port-toll-reaches-25/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:49:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3535872 Over 1,000 wounded; fires still burning a day later; person connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps tells NYT that sodium perchlorate ignited; Putin offers help

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]]> IDF says Houthi missile intercepted; shrapnel falls in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-houthi-missile-intercepted-shrapnel-falls-in-west-bank/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:57:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3526451 Terror group claims to fire two projectiles and a drone; 5 reported killed, dozens injured in US strikes on Yemen

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]]> Russian missile experts flew to Iran around the time of Tehran’s attacks on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-missile-experts-flew-to-iran-in-proximity-to-direct-attacks-on-israel/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:43:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3495625 Senior Russian officers have visited Iranian missile sites throughout the past year as military ties developed; unclear if they have specific expertise in nuclear weapons

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]]> IDF says it downed Yemen missile that triggered sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-downed-yemen-missile-that-triggered-sirens-in-central-israel-jerusalem/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:45:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3452075 Eighth such Houthi attack in some two weeks sends millions to bomb shelters around 4:30 a.m.; fragment hits Modiin; drone fired from Yemen intercepted later Friday morning

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]]> Pager, walkie-talkie explosions took 1,500 fighters out of action – Hezbollah source https://www.timesofisrael.com/pager-walkie-talkie-explosions-took-1500-fighters-out-of-action-hezbollah-source/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:24:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3383339 Officials within the terror group say chain of command remains intact, and fighters are trained to operate even if it breaks down, pointing to underground arsenal, tunnel network

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]]> Sinwar congratulates Houthi leader on missile attack, says Hamas ready for long war https://www.timesofisrael.com/sinwar-congratulates-houthi-leader-on-missile-attack-says-hamas-ready-for-long-war/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:12:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3376830 After ballistic missile launched from Yemen was intercepted above central Israel, Hamas chief praises attack for 'reaching the depth of the enemy entity'

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]]> Israeli pleads guilty to shipping US-made avionics to Russia, violating sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-pleads-guilty-to-shipping-us-made-avionics-to-russia-violating-sanctions/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:23:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3373610 US Justice Department says Gal Haimovich sent aircraft tech, some of it with missile applications, worth $2 million to Russian customers, violating export controls amid Ukraine war

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]]> Report doubts accuracy of Iran’s advanced Emad missile, used to attack Israel in April https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-calls-into-question-accuracy-of-irans-advanced-emad-missile/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:22:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3367390 Analysts say missiles that targeted Nevatim base had a much larger 'error circle' than Tehran has claimed

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]]> Houthis unveil solid-fuel ‘Palestine’ that resembles Iranian hypersonic missile https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-unveil-solid-fuel-palestine-that-resembles-iranian-hypersonic-missile/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:51:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3306330 The Iran-backed Yemeni terror group fired projectile with a warhead painted like a Palestinian keffiyeh at Eilat earlier in the week without causing damage

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]]> Hezbollah fires heavy rocket barrage at Kiryat Shmona after IDF strikes in Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-fires-heavy-rocket-barrage-at-kiryat-shmona-after-idf-strikes-in-lebanon/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:23:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3238960&preview=true&preview_id=3238960 Terror group says volley of 30 projectiles a response to civilian deaths in Israeli airstrike; indirect negotiations to end hostilities due to begin during Ramadan

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]]> As rockets fly at north, Gallant says Israel nearing military option against Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-rockets-fly-at-north-gallant-says-israel-nearing-military-option-against-hezbollah/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:00:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3238647 Damage caused to home, store in Kiryat Shmona in attack claimed by Lebanese terror group; defense minister warns daily fire risks 'dragging parties to dangerous escalation'

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