Nahal Ye'elim, Israel - April 26, 2024

Earlier today (Friday), IDF troops removed the debris of a surface-to-surface missile that was intercepted during the Iranian attack. At the beginning of the week, the debris was found by hikers in the area of Nahal Ye'elim, adjacent to the city of Arad.

Under the guidance of the IDF Home Front Command, an aerial removal was carried out using an IAF "Yasur" helicopter and in coordination with the IAF Flight Testing Center.

The helicopter removed the missile debris using a specialized suspension chain, and it was then transferred for ground inspection by fire and rescue forces prior to being sent for further examination.

The terrain and the extreme weight of the missile debris made the removal complex, a process made possible through advanced preparation by the Home Front Command, and assistance from the IAF technological headquarters. During the process, the missile debris was cleared of hazardous materials.