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Former Israeli PM says Israel smuggled Starlink into Iran
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett claims Israel planned to smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink internet receivers into Iran to support anti-government protesters. Bennett criticized the current Israeli government for stopping this initiative, suggesting it would have aided protesters in coordinating and potentially overthrowing the Iranian government. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Željka Cvijanović, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Jerusalem to discuss deepening bilateral ties and expanding economic cooperation.
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Who's Involved
Naftali Bennett
Former Israeli Prime Minister who claims Israel planned to smuggle Starlink into Iran
Israel
Country whose former Prime Minister claims a plan to smuggle Starlink into Iran was halted
Iran
Country where anti-government protesters were to receive smuggled Starlink devices
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister who met with Bosnian Serb leader
Željka Cvijanović
Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina who met with Netanyahu
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country whose Serb Presidency member met with the Israeli Prime Minister
Republika Srpska
Entity whose flag was displayed during a meeting in Jerusalem
Starlink
Internet receiver technology planned for smuggling into Iran
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Key facts
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated Israel planned to smuggle Starlink receivers into Iran.
The plan aimed to provide tens of thousands of Starlink internet receivers to Iran.
Bennett criticized the current Israeli government for halting the initiative.
He believes the initiative would have helped protesters coordinate and topple the Iranian government.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Željka Cvijanović.
Željka Cvijanović is the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The meeting discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding economic cooperation.
The flag of Republika Srpska was displayed during the meeting between Netanyahu and Cvijanović.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed that Israel had initiated a plan to smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink internet receivers into Iran. The objective of this operation was to provide support to anti-government protesters within Iran. Bennett expressed strong criticism towards the current Israeli government for halting this initiative. He argued that the smuggled Starlink devices would have enabled protesters to better coordinate their activities and potentially facilitate the toppling of the Iranian government. Bennett believes the current government's decision to stop the plan was a significant misstep.
In a separate development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with Željka Cvijanović, who serves as the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The meeting took place in Jerusalem. Discussions between the two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Israel and Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also explored avenues for expanding economic cooperation. Notably, the flag of Republika Srpska was displayed during the meeting, indicating a specific focus on relations with that entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
↳ Why This Matters
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed that Israel had initiated a plan to smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink internet receivers into Iran. The objective of this operation was to provide support to anti-government protesters within Iran. Bennett expressed strong criticism towards the current Israeli government for halting this initiative. He argued that the smuggled Starlink devices would have enabled protesters to better coordinate their activities and potentially facilitate the toppling of the Iranian government. Bennett believes the current government's decision to stop the plan was a significant misstep.
Frequently asked questions
Bennett claimed that Israel had initiated the process of smuggling tens of thousands of Starlink internet receivers into Iran.
The devices were intended to provide continuity of internet and social networks for anti-government protesters, enabling them to coordinate and potentially topple the Iranian government.
Bennett criticized the current Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for stopping the plan.
Starlink is a satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
What Happens Next
01Netanyahu's office is expected to respond to Bennett's remarks.
02SpaceX may comment on Starlink's operational status in Iran.
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