Iran’s cluster warheads pose a new defense challenge for Israel

Chaim Rafalowski, disaster management coordinator of Magen David Adom, highlighted the challenges faced by Israeli emergency responders due to Iranian missiles utilizing cluster munitions. These missiles can disperse multiple smaller bombs over a wide area, creating numerous simultaneous emergencies instead of a single impact site. This escalation since the conflict began on October 7 has forced rescue organizations to adapt quickly, managing the risks posed by unexploded ordnance that may injure civilians.

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