IDF test fires ballistic missile

The Defense Ministry has confirmed that the IDF test fired a ballistic missile from the Palmachim airbase along the coast on Wednesday. The test had been previously scheduled and is not connected to the talk about Israel striking Iran.

Let's go to the videotape.

Previous similar missile tests included Hetz ("Arrow") missile tests. The Hetz aims to intercept mid-to-long range missiles. The Defense Ministry did not confirm whether Monday's test fire involved a Hetz system.

Foreign media reports suggested that Israel might have test-fired its surface-to-surface Jericho missiles. The report was neither confirmed nor denied by the Defense Ministry.

The white tail of smoke left across the sky by the rocket propellant system was seen across large parts of central Israel, sparking mass public interest.

Never a dull moment here, is there?