Rafael chairman, Yuval Steitz discusses Iran, the protection of Israel
Military properties: Yuval Steitz Many successful defense qualities in Israel against Iranian attacks in Rafael’s Relses Systems, like Iron Dome and David’s lump.
When the former Minister of the Rafael Advanced Defense System, Yuval Steitz for the first time they saw that long-awaited struggle with Iran would not start, his first response was gone.
He recalls: “First, there was a deep concern.” Even everything is fixed and tested, this type of decision remains gambling. If fail, the results can be our intention, but we can report of our vengeance, but we cry out what is hurtful. “
For the next two decades, Steinitz was among the most influential statistics in the formation of Israel’s strategies in Iran. Former Chairman After Deficans and the Defense, Finance and Electital Committee, as well as a member of the Security Cabinet, was among the key safety projects that put the National Synalian program.
In a special, extensive conversation, Steinitz gives the scenes back to the back – the scenes have reviewed decisions years ago and the logic after a recently occurred strike in Iran – Iran’s nuclear infrastructure –
Steelitz is quick to part working from Nklear Israeles in Iraq (1981) and Syria (2007). “Those were a straightforward, safe attack – targeted, targeted, short flights, foot,” he said. “Here, the idea was completely different
David’s Sling Air Defense Protection Program Using targets during the Flight examination (Credit: Miss Chele Defense Center)
He notes that the rear army of Israel, discussed in 2011-2012 while he was a member of the Israelite security cabin, more focused on Natanz and may not be recognized by large Iran centers. “What we have seen in this observation has not been seen: Natanz, Fordow, Isphahan, the test labs, or university research, is all installed in a quick succession.”
The result? Delaying that “at least two to four years” in the Iran nuclear system, according to Steinitz. “It is the most amazing returns. Especially in weapon performance – what we call the stage ‘finishing’
Yuval Steitz’s way from Netanyuhu Kurafael Cabinet
Steinitz has been contrast to compare current campaign with the points of the previous decision. In 2011-2012, the strike against the nuclear system was deemed as “eight members” headed by Prime Minister Benjamin and Tanyahu – but at last. The Minister of Defense was then accused Steinitz, a financial minister at the time, and former Minister of Finance, as well as Moshi’s Minister and vote against the strike, a vision movement.
“That’s wrong,” said Steinitz. “We were not afraid – we were unpleasant. The plan was a limited injury;
In contrast, the latest performance show what he calls “mature teaching”: If you will strike, do well. “It is not enough to beat up 20 percent of the nuclear system. That kind of part of the damage strengthens their rebuilding motivation.
The main strain impact of the strike is hard, Steinitz agrees. “What metrics do you use?
Nevertheless, his estimate is amazing: “I can say that we have been damaged about 80% of the advice capacity and maybe 100% of the weapons effort.”
Destruction was not only physically. He explains: “We headed brain,” he explains. “Scientists, top engineers, lab experts – are completed. Assessment centers – Overdow was beaten by Epahan, but the Natanz quickly removed.”
The IDF has announced that its Iron Beam-Like Defense System Skirt of War threats during May 28, 2025. (Credit: Speaker of IDF spokesperson)
Obviously, Steinitz believes the Blow to Iran’s Weaponization Proven may not be denied in a short time. “They were away – but now, they returned to the debt. Even if they have some rich uranium, they will not be able to spend it longer.”
Without annoying work, Steinitz turns to what he calls “a less than Israelite victory: Especially, emphasizing the Rafiel Advanced Defense System programs, where they currently serve as the Chairman of the Board.
“When people talked about war,” she says, they focused on Ballistic Shares, some of whom were able to beat Israel, “he said. “But let’s forget – Iran has introduced approximately 1,200 drones and cruise arrows. And only one hit anything important.”
According to Steinitz, that nearby resistance – 99.9% – cannot be compared to the world. “In Ukraine, they are very happy to a 40% of resistance.
He is very expensive in the programs with rafael. “These are not only the programs of Israel – they are the best in the world,” said in visual pride. “Even our American counterparts agree after closed doors. ‘We are great’ and tell me you are the best. ‘
Perhaps Rafael is still in the opposite contribution of: Laser Energy Loccess, based on “Adaptive optimes technology have been developed over the last five years.
“This is a game change,” said Steinitz. “In 60 years, the world has tried to create a protection laser protection program – and failed. US, Russia, China: Rafael did.
How did Rafael pass through basic groups
He succeeds, explains, lies in conquering a basic obstacle: The atmosphere. “Laser beams scatter in the air. That is why lasers are very close – but not more than kilometers. It’s like creating ‘wise laser’
In real terms, this means to synchronize art shells, drones, or rockets from 10 miles[10or20milesaway-inthefaceoflightpens
“In Iron Dome, each IntercePlor costs about $ 100,000. The Draws of David cost $ 700,000 for each shot. Arrow-3. Just three dollars. “
But the cost is not only a profit. There is also speed. “Lasers travel at the speed of light. No delay, no dismissal.
The result? Country that can interfere with the threat of the city alarms. “With the Iron Dome, we cry out in Tel Aviv in Tel Aviv in case of failure. In many cases, citizens will not know that they are addressed.”
If the missile separation is in the front, the satire is one. And it comes from, the new book of Steinitz Government is jokes is to comment on the government’s unemployment as in a personal memoir.
He says: “The book was inspired by two people, Henry Kissinger – former secretary of the US world – apparently in the deepest philosophy of the satiistiture. About his security personality. They revealed.”
Yuval Steitz’s Book, ‘Government Comes.’ (Credit: Kindly)
The result is a collection of stories that move between war rooms and the burial drama in the bureaucatic. “Someone told me that it was the most important and loud book that was written in Israel,” said proudly.
“It was 2003. Then Ariel Sharon replaced the Shasi party (Sophardic religious party) and shusui (national event). In a summary of Ashkenazim. [Jews of Central and Eastern Europe ancestry] to the government. I was smashed to the restroom. So I said, okay, I could do the chairman of foreign things and protect them. It was supposed to be a Prize of Comfort but was one of the most important roles I’ve ever had. “
Steinitz is organized for the safety of Israel
Despite jokes, Steinitz appears obviously about the failure of the establishment of Israel’s security – especially about October 7, 2023.
“It has been 25 years after the Oslo Accord, no one viewed us seriously for the Palestinian military chances in the field of Israel. Not from PA, not in Kohohas,” he said. “Published the article in 1998, foretelling such a situation, but we were expelled. Even when I started doubting.”
Identifies in formal stakeholders in the weapon of military. “Who was a Sergean, to ask the IDF Major-General-General? But to oversee the citizens.
His 2007 Reactionor’s account of Nuclear Nuclear. As a Subcommittee intelligence chairman, he lifted the alarms at the beginning of Mosad and Aman (Direct Intelligence Directorate). “They said nothing. But we persisted, and eventually the work was revealed by Mosad.”
Steinitz doesn’t go to the inner wardrobe, some of them from his book. During the defense (2014), he took the push to present the world’s attacks and irregularity of Hamas.
He says: “Only 10,000 were included at that time – no networks are interpreted, nothing is like today.” The security center warned that it would be a disaster. I argued that if we do not do it then, we can pay the highest number of later – and here. “
As former financial activity, Steinitz remembers in the book An Unexpected Victory. “People thought you had a two-year budget. Today, Israel is the end of the world in the world that took it – and it helped us first in the IMF’s Post-2008 revival index.” You smile. “Without all the chaos, we can work. Maybe not because of the program, but still.”
His book, in this sense, is not just a chronicle – is a medical trip. He says: “After retiring, I eventually saw the joke in all that.” Yes, we worked with decisions about life and death. But sometimes, the process looks like something ‘Yes, a minister.’ “