images of a destroyed Merkava Mk 4 tank circulated around the world. The machine, regarded as one of the best-armored tanks ...

The West Bank has seen a marked increase in violence since the Iranian-backed Hamas carried out its terrorist attack into southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

unlike the newer Merkava Mk IV, do not come equipped with active Trophy defense systems. This leaves them more vulnerable to damage during ambushes with anti-tank weapons. Read also: Hamas and its ...