Israel possesses ‘most advanced weapons in world’: PM

JERUSALEM (AA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to deliver a “crushing” blow to all who might seek Israel’s destruction, according to an official statement. <br> </p> <p>“Let our enemies know that Israel's crushing fist will reach all those who seek our destruction,” Netanyahu said.</p> <p>He delivered the threat while visiting the headquarters of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which is responsible for developing Israel’s Arrow missile-defense system. <br> </p> <p>Netanyahu’s visit to IAI headquarters came shortly after Israeli officials announced the successful test-launch of an Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile. <br> </p> <p>“We will continue to develop the most advanced weapon systems in the world to ensure the security of the State of Israel and our citizens,” the prime minister crowed. <br> </p> <p>Earlier Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Ministry said it had successfully tested a weapons system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles outside the earth’s atmosphere. <br> </p> <p>In a statement, the ministry said that the test had been carried out in cooperation with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.