Ukraine's air defence struggle highlights risks to Israel

Israel fended off hundreds of drones and missiles fired by Iran using an enviable combination of its own sophisticated air defences and the critical support of western powers and Arab partners.

But Israel may not be able to pull off that performance and sustain crucial outside support forever — especially if the Jewish state launches a major retaliatory strike against Tehran, which would escalate regional tensions in a way that none of Israel's allies want.

Subscribe to unlock this article Already have an active account? Log in here.
Continue reading with one of these options: Digital Edition

Digital edition access

P 149 per month
(billed annually at P 1,490) Subscribe to the Digital Edition Plan

• Access to the digital edition (accessible with up to 3 devices)
• Ad-free access to website articles up to 30 days

(No free trial for this plan) See details Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access

P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960) Subscribe to the Premium + Digital Edition Plan

• Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
• Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS See details See details If you have an active account, log in here .