Israel and Iran Enter Second Week of Conflict Amid Regional and Global Concerns

For Israel, the war has been a stern test of its much-vaunted military preparedness, cyber capabilities, and anti-missile defense systems. During the first week, Israel repelled multiple drone and missile attacks, but not without casualties among both soldiers and civilians. The Iron Dome and David’s Sling systems were put to their limits, at times falling short against barrages of more sophisticated Iranian missiles. In Israeli cities, the public mood was a tense blend of resilience and anxiety, with family members nervously awaiting news of loved ones called up to the front, and others bracing for the next air raid siren.