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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 527

THAAD Terminal High Altitude Area Defense

A US THAAD missile defense system in Israel is deployed amid a Houthi attack early on December 27, 2024. (Screen capture/X)
December 28, 2024, 1:31 am
In first, US THAAD system deployed in Israel assists in Houthi missile interception
Iran-backed rebels say fresh air strikes hit Yemeni capital, several hours after terrorists launch ballistic missile at Israel for 5th time in eight nights
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
The Democrat and Republican switches are seen on a lever voting machine on display during an open house and talk on the origins of the secret ballot at the New Hampshire State Archives, in Concord, New Hampshire, October 24, 2024. (Charles Krupa/AP)
October 30, 2024, 4:11 pm
Poll: Democrats, Republicans split on Israel’s responsibility for war’s escalation
Though most voters blame terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah, 6 in 10 Democrats say Jerusalem has a ‘lot’ of responsibility; only a quarter of Republicans agree
By AP and ToI Staff
Iranian army soldiers march during the annual military parade marking the anniversary of the outbreak of the 1980-1988 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq, in Tehran on September 21, 2024. (Atta Kenare / AFP)
October 25, 2024, 9:44 am
Iran readying for war with Israel as it braces for response to missile attack — NYT
Strike on oil or nuclear sites could lead Tehran to take drastic measures for fear of seeming weak, but attack on weapons depots or military bases may not warrant further response
By ToI Staff
The US military deploys a THAAD missile defense system in Israel, March 2019. (US Army Europe/File)
October 21, 2024, 9:48 am
US defense chief says THAAD missile defense battery is now ‘in place’ in Israel
Visiting Ukraine, Lloyd Austin says Washington is working ‘to dial down the tensions’ between Tehran and Jerusalem, declines to say if anti-missile system is fully operational
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Children sift through waste at a landfill in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 15, 2024. (Bashar Taleb / AFP)
October 16, 2024, 12:04 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 16: Day 376 – US gives 30-day ultimatum on Gaza aid. Can Israel deliver?
Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on US letter that links humanitarian aid to Gaza with US weapons supplies and how Israel is becoming increasingly self-reliant
By ToI Staff
The US military deploys a THAAD missile defense system in Israel, March 2019. (US Army Europe)
October 16, 2024, 12:13 am
Missile battery deployment deepens US role in conflict between Israel and Iran
Experts say deployment of THAAD missile defense battery brings added risk to American troops operating it, and is a sign of US commitment to Israel’s security
By W.G. Dunlop
Smoke trails are seen as rockets launched from Lebanon into northern Israel are intercepted over Safed, October 9, 2024. (David Cohen/Flash90)
October 15, 2024, 11:39 am
Israel faces potential shortage of interceptor missiles — report
Experts warn air defenses could be ‘stretched’ if Iran reacts to anticipated Israeli retaliatory strike against it, or if Hezbollah goes all out
By ToI Staff
People carry the coffin of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Abbas Nilforoushan during his funeral procession near the Imam Hussein shrine in Iraq's city of Karbala on October 14, 2024. (Ahmad AL-RUBAYE / AFP)
October 15, 2024, 7:31 am
Netanyahu told Biden Israel will not attack Iranian nuclear or oil sites – report
US president said to be calmed by commitment to only attack military sites, fears broader attack would affect November election; PM’s office says Israeli interests paramount
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: The US military returns a THAAD missile defense system from Israel to its home base, March 2019. (US Army Europe/File)
October 13, 2024, 8:09 pm
US confirms it’s sending missile defense battery, 100 troops to operate it, to Israel
Pentagon says deployment of THAAD system, associated crew of US military personnel, will help bolster Israel’s air defenses following Iran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attacks
By Lazar Berman, ToI Staff and AP
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fouad Hussein (not in picture) during his visit to Baghdad, Iraq, October 13, 2024. (AP/Anmar Khalil)
October 13, 2024, 4:59 pm
Iran’s FM: ‘No red lines’ in countering Israeli response to missile attack
Araghchi appears to threaten US over possible deployment of soldiers in Israel to operate complex missile defense system, as Israel said to narrow down potential targets
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this image courtesy of DVIDS, a US Air Force Airmen offloads a THAAD launcher from a C-17 GlobeMaster III at Nevatim Air Base, Israel for an exercise, March 1, 2019. (Robert DURR / DVIDS / AFP)
October 13, 2024, 10:43 am
US may send Israel THAAD missile defense, as Iran seeks to ward off Israeli retaliation
No decision made yet on deployment of advanced air defense battery, which would require US troops to operate; Washington reported to think Israel is zeroing in on possible targets
By ToI Staff, Jacob Magid and Lazar Berman
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, in Washington, October 19, 2023. (Cliff Owen/AP)
October 22, 2023, 12:24 pm
As tensions rise, Pentagon boosts Mideast air defense in response to Iran ‘escalations’
US Secretary of Defense Austin orders THAAD and Patriot missile shields activated throughout region, warns Washington will take action against any attempt to ‘widen the conflict’
By AFP, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
A THAAD missile defense system. (US Army Europe)
February 4, 2022, 4:38 am
US okays F-16 sales to Jordan, air defense boosts for Saudi Arabia, UAE
Pentagon says deals will help bolster regional partners while countering Iran and other hostile actors, amid flurry of drone and missile attacks blamed on rebels in Yemen, Iraq
By ToI Staff
A member of the US Air Force stands near a Patriot missile battery at the Prince Sultan air base in al-Kharj, central Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2020 (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool via AP)
June 19, 2021, 8:27 am
Seeking to ease Iran tension, US cuts Middle East troops, anti-missile batteries
WSJ says defense systems to be removed from Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia; Pentagon says will maintain ability to quickly return forces if necessary
By AFP
Illustrative: The US Army test fires a Patriot missile, March 27, 2019. (US Army/Jason Cutshaw)
September 26, 2019, 11:57 pm
US deploys air defense systems, troops to Saudi Arabia
Patriot missile battery and ground-based radar systems to bolster kingdom’s defenses after September 14 attack on oil facilities blamed on Iran
By Lolita C. Baldor
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