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Did the Israelis use ITOWs in Lebanon?

Question

According to July 20's National Intelligence Daily, the Israelis likely used an "Israeli improved version of the TOW or Saggers" to destroy Syrian T-72s.

The ITOW had just entered American service in 1981 so I would question it's wide use in Israeli service in 1982. Could the "Israeli improved TOW" possibly be a baseline with a longer guidance wire? That being said I wouldn't question the usage of Saggers as the Israelis did capture large quantities during the 1973 October War.

Posted Oct 10, 2025, 7:24 PM UTC

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