NDTV Ground Report: Why Iron Dome Couldn't Stop Rocket That Hit Hotel Near Gaza Border

Israel plunged into crisis when Hamas launched 5,000 rockets at them from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, an assault that came 50 years and a day after the outbreak of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Israel's air defence system, known as Iron Dome, is known across the world for being nearly impenetrable. Deployed in several parts of the country to counter rocket attacks and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the Iron Dome has an accuracy of over 95%. But during the surprise attack by Hamas on Saturday, the system failed to handle the rocket barrage. Although the Israeli defence forces have been enhancing the Iron Dome's missile and rocket interception capabilities over time, it still encounters challenges when handling heavy rocket fire.