Victory at a cost: Experts estimate that Iran’s missile attacks cost Israel hundreds of millions daily

• Israel is spending hundreds of millions per day on missile defense, military operations and war damages. Missile interceptions alone cost up to $200 million daily, with systems like Arrow 3 ($4M per shot) and David’s Sling ($700K per use). Infrastructure damage is severe, including the destruction of the Weizmann Institute of Science ($570 M loss), homes and oil refineries.
• A one-month war could cost Israel $12 billion, with reconstruction taking years. Businesses (like Maersk) are halting operations due to security risks. While Israel’s economy is resilient now, prolonged conflict could drain resources.
• The U.S. supports Israel with aid, but direct intervention could escalate the war. Iran may retaliate against U.S. bases, and bunker-busting strikes on nuclear sites may fail. American public opinion is divided, making prolonged war a political liability.
• Israel’s goal is to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, but experts doubt air strikes alone can succeed. Interceptor shortages are a growing concern as missile stockpiles deplete. The conflict risks regional instability if more nations get involved.
• Netanyahu vows to fight until Iran’s threats are neutralized, but costs may force Israel to reconsider. Talks between Iran and Europe hint at a possible diplomatic solution. Without a breakthrough, Israel faces economic exhaustion and wider war risks.
• Israel is paying a heavy price for this war. While its defenses are strong, the costs may soon become unsustainable. U.S. involvement could help, but risks a larger conflict. The coming weeks will decide whether diplomacy or prolonged fighting prevails. A ceasefire was later reached after 12 days of conflict.

Since Israel launched its war against Iran on June 13, the financial toll has been staggering. Experts estimate that the conflict is costing Israel hundreds of millions of dollars per day.

The bulk of these expenses come from missile defense systems, military operations and the extensive damage caused by Iranian strikes. While Israel remains determined to neutralize Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, the mounting costs and risks raise questions about how long the fighting can continue.

Iran has fired over 400 ballistic missiles at Israel in just one week, forcing the country to rely heavily on its advanced air defense systems. The Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow 3 interceptors have been working overtime, but each interception comes at a steep price:

• David’s Sling costs around $700,000 per activation, assuming two interceptors are used.
• The Arrow 3, which was designed to stop long-range missiles, costs $4 million per interception.
• Aircraft operations, including F-35 fighter jets, add another $10,000 per hour in flight costs.

Total daily interception costs alone reach up to $200 million, according to defense analysts. And that doesn’t include the damage from missiles that get through. Indeed, Iran’s strikes have caused unprecedented damage to Israel’s infrastructure.

One of the most devastating attacks hit the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel’s equivalent of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), causing an estimated $570 million in damage. Forty-five laboratories were destroyed or damaged, wiping out years of irreplaceable research.

Aside from the institution, 15,000 homes have been damaged, leaving thousands displaced Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa was forced to shut down after a missile strike killed three workers and disabled its power station.

Rebuilding will take years and cost billions. Meanwhile, businesses are struggling – one stark example is shipping giant Maersk, which has suspended operations at Haifa’s port due to security risks.

How long can Israel sustain this war?

The longer the conflict drags on, the heavier the financial burden. A one-month war could cost Israel up to $12 billion, according to economic analysts. Karnit Flug, the former governor of the Bank of Israel, warned that a one-week war is a different thing compared to one that could last for as long as “two weeks or a month.”

So far, Israel’s economy has shown resilience, and stock markets even hit record highs in June. But prolonged fighting could strain resources. The Biden administration has supported Israel with intelligence and military aid, but direct U.S. intervention under the second Trump administration could dramatically escalate the conflict. There are several reasons why U.S. involvement could backfire:

• Iran could retaliate against American targets: If the U.S. joins strikes on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities like Fordow, Iran may attack U.S. bases in the region. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Kurtzer has warned that this could spiral into a regime-change war, which is something that Washington wants to avoid. (Related: Zakharova: Israel has “no right” to impose REGIME CHANGE in Iran.)
• Air strikes alone may not work: Iran’s nuclear sites are buried deep underground, requiring massive bunker-busting bombs, which even the U.S. might not successfully deploy. And as seen in past conflicts, such as with Iraq and Afghanistan, air power alone rarely achieves long-term strategic goals.
• Political fallout in the U.S.: American public opinion is divided on military intervention. If the war drags on, it could become a political liability for U.S. leaders.

What happens next?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that the war will continue until Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities are dismantled. But experts doubt whether even a prolonged campaign can achieve that goal.

Some analysts suggest diplomacy may still be an option, with Iran recently engaging in talks with European nations. If fighting continues, Israel could face:

• Interceptor shortages, with some systems already running low.
• Growing economic strain as reconstruction costs pile up.
• Regional instability if the conflict draws in more nations.

Israel is paying an enormous price, both financially and strategically, for the war. While its defenses have been effective, the sheer cost of intercepting missiles and repairing damage may force tough decisions in the coming weeks. Thankfully, a ceasefire was achieved after 12 days of conflict.

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