Israel’s incredible Iron Dome has saved thousands of lives - here’s how it works

While Israel recently marked the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that sparked the ongoing war, dozens of rockets continue to be fired daily from Lebanon and, less frequently, from Gaza into the country. The Israeli military estimates that over a year of conflict, close to 26,000 rockets were fired against Israel, with 13,200 coming from Gaza and 12,400 from Lebanon. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to kn