Tel Aviv, July 2025 — In a dramatic show of military defense, nearly 200 American and Israeli interceptor missiles were launched during a recent escalation, Haaretz reported this week. The estimated cost of the operation stands at a staggering $1.5 billion, sparking global attention on the enormous price of modern warfare.
Interceptor missiles are sophisticated weapons designed to track and destroy incoming rockets mid-air, safeguarding civilian and military targets. Analysts note that while effective, each missile costs millions of dollars — raising concerns about the financial sustainability of such responses in ongoing conflicts.
The report comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with defense systems like Israel’s Iron Dome and David’s Sling playing key roles. Observers say the scale of missile usage highlights both the intensity of attacks faced and the heavy burden on national budgets.
As calls grow for de-escalation and diplomacy, the numbers revealed by Haaretz underscore the immense human and economic stakes of continued hostilities.
