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A | JERUSALEM -- Since Israel activated the Iron Dome in 2011, the cutting-edge rocket-defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.The system has given residents a sense of security, and Israelis can often be seen watching the projectiles flying through the skies and destroying their targets overhead.But the current war with Hamas might be its stiffest challenge yet.In just two weeks, Hamas has fired 7,000 rockets toward Israel, according to the Israeli military. That is more than any of the previous four wars fought between Israel and Hamas since the militant group seized power in Gaza in 2007. On Oct. 7 alone, the first day of fighting, Hamas launched at least 2,000 rockets, according to data from West Point. Lebanon's Hezbollah has also fired hundreds of rockets along Israel's northern front since the fighting began.Most of the rockets have been intercepted. But some have managed to get through, killing at least 11 people and hitting buildings as far away as Tel Aviv, according to Israeli officials.Here is a look at the accomplishments — and limitations — of the Iron Dome.The Iron Dome is a series of batteries that use radars to detect incoming short-range rockets and intercept them.Each battery has three or four launchers, 20 missiles, and a radar, according to Raytheon, the U.S. defense giant that co-produces the system with Israel's Rafael Defense Systems.Once the radar detects a rocket, the system determines whether the rocket is headed toward a populated area. If so, it launches a missile to intercept and destroy the rocket. If the system determines the rocket is headed to an open area or into the sea, it is allowed to land, thus conserving missiles. According to the military, all interceptions occur in Israeli airspace.The military declined to comment on how many Iron Dome batteries are currently deployed. But as of 2021, Israel had 10 batteries scattered around the country, each able to defend a territory of 60 square miles (155 square kilometers), according to Raytheon. It is roughly 90% effective, according to Rafael.But it can get overwhelmed if a mass barrage of rockets is fired, allowing some to slip through. While it has performed well so far, the risk could be raised if Hezbollah enters the war. Hezbollah has an estimated 150,000 rockets and missiles.Each missile costs an estimated $40,000 to $50,000, according to the Institute for National Security Studies, a Tel Aviv think tank.The U.S. has invested heavily in the system, helping with development costs and replenishing it during times of fighting.President Joe Biden has said he will ask Congress for $14.3 billion in military aid for Israel. The majority of that would help with air and missile defense systems, according to the White House.“We’re surging additional military assistance, including ammunition and interceptors to replenish Iron Dome,” Biden said.___Find more of AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war。 调查显示，本地约四成的人认为他们可能永远都无法实现财务自由。主要原因包括：收入不够、不在规划内的额外支出、工作不稳定、债务等。
B | 保险业者Singlife今年4到6月对3000名18到65岁的国人和永久居民进行调查，结果发现，以100分为满分，受访者认为自己的财务自由度只有58分，比去年低两分。他们认为，需要有大约61万2000多元的存款，才能实现财务自由，比去年高出8%。由于每年的中位数储蓄减少，受访者认为，需要30年才能存到61万元，比之前认为的27年久。不过，超过半数表示，知道如何实现财务自由，比去年的49%多。另外，每五人当中，有四人表示他们的希望到了65岁能退休，并认为每个月的中位数日常开销需要2856元。调查结果也显示，近八成的人计划在本地退休。育儿方面，半数受访者估计，从孩子出生到满21岁，需要花费超过50万元，超过四成认为生儿育女会导致他们必须延迟退休，并延后14到15年才实现财务自由。此外，54%没有孩子的人表示，没有生育计划；80%已有至少一个孩子的受访者则说，不打算再生。
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