[Ynet News] Alex Fishman - The missile that Israel tested Thursday was two-stage. The test examined the critical moment where the missile's first stage disconnects and the second stage's engine fires. Interested parties will analyze the missile firing and reach the reasonable conclusion that this capability enables Israel to produce long-range ballistic missiles. Particularly, this capability enables Israel to produce missiles that can launch satellites into space, and also missiles aimed at thwarting incoming ballistic missiles fired at Israel from great distances at very high altitude. The "show" presented by Israel was an explicit signal: Those who are playing with their own missiles, such as the Shehab, or pursuing nuclear weapons, should know they are not alone in this game. Adventures come with a price. This is also known as "deterrence."
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