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Video shows new laser system intercepting Gaza fire balloon

20 August 2020, 3:02 pm
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Border Police release video of the new “Lahav Or” laser system intercepting balloon-borne incendiary objects launched toward Israel from the Gaza Strip.

Yesterday, the system shot down 32 balloons carrying incendiary and explosive objects. A Border Police source is quoted saying by the Kan public broadcaster that the system has a 90 percent interception rate.

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