The fact that the Israeli system was chosen over the French one – despite a strong European lobby – is a badge of honor to the Arrow 3’s proven effectiveness, but also underscores Germany’s desire to join the US-Israel alliance on this limited and complex aspect of missile defense. 

While fellow Likud members want the prime minister to calm the winds, ultra-Orthodox parties want to focus on the IDF draft bill.

The legitimacy of both sides of the judicial reform debate need to be emphasized.

The Arrow 3 array is set to enter into initial operational status in 2025.