Israel Completes Flight Test of Arrow Weapons System

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defense system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R)  - AFP
Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defense system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) - AFP
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Israel Completes Flight Test of Arrow Weapons System

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defense system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R)  - AFP
Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defense system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) - AFP

Israel’s defense ministry said on Tuesday it had completed a planned flight test of the Arrow weapons system, and would release further test details throughout the day, Reuters reported.

Last year, Israel r said it was developing a new ballistic missile shield, the Arrow-4, with the United States.

Its Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors are already operational as part of a multi-layered system to destroy incoming missiles in the atmosphere and in space.



Riot Police Scuffle with Demonstrators on Greek Island During Visit by Israeli Cruise Ship

People hold a large Palestinian flag as they take part in the protest “Global Pot-Banging for Gaza” in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico on July 27, 2025. (AFP)
People hold a large Palestinian flag as they take part in the protest “Global Pot-Banging for Gaza” in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico on July 27, 2025. (AFP)
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Riot Police Scuffle with Demonstrators on Greek Island During Visit by Israeli Cruise Ship

People hold a large Palestinian flag as they take part in the protest “Global Pot-Banging for Gaza” in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico on July 27, 2025. (AFP)
People hold a large Palestinian flag as they take part in the protest “Global Pot-Banging for Gaza” in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico on July 27, 2025. (AFP)

Scuffles broke out between riot police and demonstrators on the Greek island of Rhodes Monday during a protest against the war in Gaza while an Israeli cruise ship was docked at the island, local media reported.

Television footage showed a small number of protesters chanting “Freedom for Palestine” near the port, with riot police pushing them back and minor scuffles breaking out. The cruise ship passengers disembarked in Rhodes without incident, Greek media said.

Anti-war activists had called for demonstrations on the island during a scheduled stop by the Israeli cruise ship, the Crown Iris, which was reportedly carrying more than 600 tourists. But representatives of local businesses on the island had opposed the protest.

Last week, the Crown Iris left another Greek island, Syros, early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at that island’s port. The demonstrators unfurled Palestinian flags and called for an end to the war in Gaza. There were no reports of any violence in Syros.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar contacted his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, over the Syros incident.