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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2024: 130-146

Arson Attacks in Israel - History and Options for the Elimination of Inincendiary BalloonsReviewed - Review

Alena Slavíková1, Martin Křepský2, František Racek3, Antonín Novotný4
1 VOP CZ, s.p.
2 Czech Armed Forces, Czech Republic
3 University of Defence
4 University of Defence

The article concerns the issue of arson attacks in Israel.The issue of terrorism in Israel is quite broad, given that it is a very common phenomenon here and Israel deals with terrorism on a daily basis. The paper therefore focuses on incendiary balloons, a weapon that repeatedly caused fires around the Gaza Strip between 2018-2023. It examines their history, their design, outlines the possibilities of their elimination, the advantages and disadvantages of possible technical solutions, and a reflection on the future of their usage.

Keywords: Terrorism; Arson Attack; Weapon System; Israel; Incendiary Balloon.

Published: June 15, 2024  Show citation

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Slavíková, A., Křepský, M., Racek, F., & Novotný, A. (2024). Arson Attacks in Israel - History and Options for the Elimination of Inincendiary Balloons. Czech Military Review, 105(2), 130-146
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