Massive explosion near Beit Shemesh was coordinated defense test
Summary
A late-night blast and fireball near Beit Shemesh, which rattled residents, was confirmed by officials to be a coordinated test with a defense company. Reports had circulated theories that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of Arrow-3 surface-to-air missiles.
How coverage differs
- Right: Officials confirm defense test, quell missile stockpile destruction rumors Right-leaning outlets focused on the official confirmation that the massive explosion near Beit Shemesh was a coordinated test with a defense company. They highlighted that officials quickly clarified the incident, dispelling earlier theories about a potential Arrow-3 missile stockpile destruction.