U.S. Troops in Israel for Missile Defense Drill

(Jerusalem Post) Anna Ahronheim - U.S. troops are in Israel and have deployed anti-missile defense systems across the country ahead of the biennial Juniper Cobra military exercise. The five-day drill will simulate a massive missile attack on Israel from both the northern and southern fronts and will be led by the Israel Air Force in a joint exercise with the U.S. Army European Command (EUCOM). Washington and Israel have signed an agreement which would see the U.S. assist Israel with missile defense in times of war.


2018-02-05 00:00:00

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