Israel has had a radar system linked to THAAD since 2012, but this is the first time a full missile battery with interceptors has been stationed in the country.

In February, Rapaport appeared in an edgy Superbowl ad to advocate for the hostages held in Gaza.

Researchers created an accurate 3D digital model and calculated how long it took to construct the entire system, which included eight camps and a stone wall surrounding most of the site.