How Israel’s Iron Dome intercepts incoming rockets

Since 2011, Israel has been using a missile defence system known as the Iron Dome to intercept incoming rockets before they hit civilian areas. CBC’s David Common breaks down how the sophisticated system works and why it's not infallible.

How Israel’s Iron Dome intercepts incoming rockets

Since 2011, Israel has been using a missile defence system known as the Iron Dome to intercept incoming rockets before they hit civilian areas. CBC’s David Common breaks down how the sophisticated system works and why it's not infallible.