FIDF LIVE Briefing: Ari Sacher, Rocket Scientist, RAFAEL - June 16, 2025

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes back Ari Sacher, rocket scientist for RAFAEL, to discuss the current state of Israel’s historic Operation Rising Lion in Iran. Ari details his own personal experience living through recent events in Israel, including Iran's brutal assault on Israeli civilian centers. As an expert on the relevant technologies, Ari offers detailed analysis about how Israel has destroyed significant portions of Iran's arsenal and intercepted 90% of incoming missiles. Steve and Ari also discuss possible outcomes from this operation, both for Iran's future as well as Israel's security. Finally, Ari provides scientific insight on the science behind Iran's missiles, the devastating damage they cause upon impact, and theories about Iran's military strategy. Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will go to meet their emergency humanitarian needs.