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Iran attack tests limits of US-backed Israeli air defences

Early signs suggest Israel's vaunted air defences passed their biggest test yet, repelling an unprecedented barrage from Iran. Israel and its allies intercepted the "vast majority" of the 200 drones and missiles fired by Iran, most before they entered Israeli airspace, military spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a briefing. He said the only impacts were to a 10-year-old girl who was badly wounded and minor damage to an army base.