Satellite launch helps Israel keep an eye on arch-foe

ISRAEL successfully launched a new satellite yesterday, the defence ministry announced, with the device reportedly capable of spying on arch-foe Iran.

“The launching increases Israeli defensive capacities and is evidence of Israel’s technological power,” the ministry said.

The 300kg Ofek-7 (Horizon-7) satellite developed by Israel Aircraft Industries was launched on a Shavit rocket from the Palmahim base south of Tel Aviv.