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Massive Explosion in Beit Shemesh Confirmed as Coordinated Test
A massive explosion occurred in the Beit Shemesh area of Israel, initially reported as hitting an arms facility. Officials later confirmed the blast was a coordinated test conducted with a defense company.
17 May, 00:09 — 17 May, 11:27
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Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say
Reports have circulated the theory that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of surface-to-air missiles belonging to Arrow-3.
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Massive explosion hits Israeli arms facility in Beit Shemesh - Press TV
Massive explosion hits Israeli arms facility in Beit Shemesh Press TV
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First report: press-tv · 17 May, 00:09|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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