Israel OKs Sale of Air Defense System to UAE as THAAD, Patriots Fail to Stop Houthi Drones: Report

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced in June that Tel Aviv has been working with Arab governments on the creation of a US-backed “Middle East Air Defense Alliance” to guard against Iran. Tehran responded by dubbing Israel the “main source” of instability in the region, and has slammed Arab neighbors for cooperating with the country.