Iron Dome rocket defense systems were set into place over the weekend near the Port of Haifa and Carmiel. IDF officials report the Iron Dome batteries are moved and positioned around the country in line with defense/security assessments.

The IDF Spokesman states the placement of the battery near the port is not a reaction to a deterioration in security in that region but rather part of a large training exercise.

During recent weeks, most of the Iron Dome systems were deployed in the south of the country and the decision was made to move some to the north.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)