The IDF on Wednesday used for the first time the David's Sling system to operationally intercept a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip. The system was developed by Rafael and Raytheon to intercept heavy rockets with a range of 40-300 km, cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft.
Finland announced last month that it would buy the system in a deal worth $345 million, with an option to increase it to $600 million. A former senior officer told Walla that he saw "no operational need" to use the Star of David.