Euronews:

An Iranian missile hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, one of Israel's most prominent scientific centres, which is known for its technological support to the Israeli military in the fields of artificial intelligence, drones and advanced military technologies.

In a dangerous development in the mutual escalation between Iran and Israel, an Iranian missile hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, at dawn on Sunday.

The Weizmann Institute is one of the most important scientific centres in Israel and the world. Its roots date back to 1934, when it was founded by Chaim Weizmann under the name "Daniel Seif Research", before it was renamed in 1949 after its founder, who later became the first president of Israel.

Today, the institute is home to some 2,500 researchers and staff and offers advanced master's and doctoral programmes in fields including mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, biology and computer science. It has more than 30 scientific laboratories, a huge library, as well as residential and lecture facilities.

But the institute is not just an academic facility; it is seen as part of Israel's national security infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in supporting the military through advanced research and technology.

Technological support for the military

The Weizmann Institute is one of the pillars of technological innovation in Israel, directly contributing to the development of complex military systems, including:

- Artificial intelligence for data analysis and combat guidance.
- Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies and autonomous systems.
- Advanced electronic tracking and jamming tools.
- Alternative GPS navigation systems.
- Protection of military codes.

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