US to supply Israel with precision weapon kits, report says The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that the United States will supply Israel with about 10,000 advanced precision weapon kits worth nearly $1bn. The systems are designed to c
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3 May 2026 06:02 BST
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that the United States will supply Israel with about 10,000 advanced precision weapon kits worth nearly $1bn.
The systems are designed to convert air-to-ground missiles into precision-guided munitions capable of targeting aerial threats, including some drones.
The report said the systems could improve interception capabilities but would not be effective against smaller, vision-based drones that have posed challenges to Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
Syria climbed 36 places in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders ranking, but deep constraints on independent journalism remain.
Israel has faced a lack of doctors for years, mainly due to a higher-than-average birth rate compared to other Western countries and an aging population of doctors.
Eshel will take the stage at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 1, joining other distinguished members of the Israeli and American defense community.
A man infected with the hantavirus is being treated in Zurich, the Swiss government said on Wednesday, adding there is currently no danger to the Swiss population.