Myth vs. Fact Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Battery Deployment to Israel
In response to Iran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1, the United States
temporarily deployed a single THAAD battery and 95 U.S. soldiers to Israel. This is a necessary and
welcome demonstration of the American commitment to Israel’s self-defense. Understanding that many
remain skeptical about this decision, it is critical to debunk some of the myths and concerns surrounding
the deployment of THAAD to Israel.