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The Aton: Israel’s Newest Weapon in Urban Warfare

The Aton: Israel's Newest Weapon in Urban Warfare

The early morning hours of October 7th, 2023, saw the baptism by fire of the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) newest armored fighting vehicle: the Eitan. As Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Zikim Beach, the 933rd Nahal Brigade, equipped with the untested Eitan, raced towards the fight. This event marked the Eitan’s debut on […]