Why did the IDF employ top-tier anti-ballistic tech against Syria strike?

While there are few doubts about the IAF's ability to prevail strikes like Thursday night's, what comes next?

IAF fighter jets during the Red Flag joint exercise at Nellis air force base in Nevada

IAF fighter jets during the Red Flag joint exercise at Nellis air force base in Nevada

(photo credit: COURTESY IDF SPOKESMAN'S OFFICE)

ByANNA AHRONHEIM

MARCH 17, 2017 21:01

Updated: MARCH 19, 2017 01:32

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