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Under normal circumstances, Arrow tests are a national event, with tens of thousands of residents in central Israel can see them when the missile is launched from the IAF's test unit at Palmachim.

It was the most complex, dangerous, and historic day since the establishment of the Israeli Air Force's air traffic control. Hundreds of aircraft of every possible type were returning simultaneously.

“They refilled their stockpiles,” WSJ quoted former IDF air defense chief Brig.-Gen. Ran Kochav as saying. “They have very impressive industrialization and reconstruction capabilities."

The IDF's Iron Dome intercepted fragments from Iranian missiles following an initial interception by the US's Aegis anti-missile system.

"We are turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency and conflict," the BoP said. "The people of Gaza deserve better."

The IDF confirmed that communications with the flight were re-established and that a security incident aboard the plane was discarded.

Within days, the IAF and IDF initiated Operation Bashan Arrow, carrying out more than 400 strikes, the IAF’s largest air operation ever, destroying most of the old Syrian military infrastructure.

Hamas is now working harder than before to redevelop rocket firing capabilities against Israel to intimidate the Jewish state into heeding its demands.

US refueling planes stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport are expected to be partially relocated as Israel seeks to ease pressure on airport operations.

The restrictions include a total closure of all educational institutions, cancellation of exams, and stricter limits on gatherings and workplaces.