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No system guarantees full protection, so Israel uses an ‘onion defense’ against drone, rockets and missiles

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SubscribeExplosions from projectile interceptions by Israel's Iron Dome over Tel Aviv on Saturday.

Explosions from projectile interceptions by Israel’s Iron Dome over Tel Aviv on Saturday. Credit: Jack Guez/AFP