Defense officials warn that the system will not completely eliminate the rocket threat from Lebanon and Gaza.

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After the airstrikes overnight, Israel's military on Saturday deployed two batteries of its Iron Dome rocket defense system to the country's north.

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After arriving in Tel Aviv, Mr. Obama viewed an Iron Dome battery, part of Israel's rocket-defense system that was developed with U.S. assistance.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his deep appreciation for U.S. funding for the Iron Dome rocket and mortar defense system, which he noted has successfully intercepted several rockets aimed at Israeli communities.

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