Israel accuses Iran of building airport in southern Lebanon to launch attacks against Israelis
- Gallant also highlighted Iran's efforts to create another dangerous front on Israel's border with Jordan through Shiite militias based in Iraq, endangering Israel's security. He further mentioned divisions in Israeli society over planned judicial overhaul legislation, leading to mass demonstrations and reservists expressing refusal of call-ups if the legislation passes. These internal struggles are compromising Israel's ability to provide security.
- The Israeli Defence Minister emphasized the continuous threat posed by Iran, including support for militant groups in Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank. The head of Israel's Mossad spy agency also accused Iran of plotting deadly attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets globally. Israel considers Iran its greatest enemy and is willing to use deadly force if necessary.
- Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has accused Iran of setting up an airport in southern Lebanon to enable attacks on Israel. Gallant presented aerial images showing an airport built by Iran near the Lebanese village of Birket Jabbour and the city of Jezzin, just 20 km north of the Israeli border. This airport is believed to have the capacity to accommodate large drones, potentially weaponized, based on Iranian blueprints.
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Israel accuses Iran of building an airport in Lebanon
ALBAWABA - Speaking at an annual conference of the Institute for Counter-Terrorism Policy, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant accused Iran of establishing an airport in southern Lebanon, 20 kilometers from the Israeli border, which he said was being used "for terror purposes"...
Israel today accused Iran of building an airport in southern Lebanon for attacks on Israelis across the border, a sign of a possible escalation in tensions between foes in the region.
Israel accuses Iran of building airport in southern Lebanon to launch attacks against Israelis
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has accused Iran of building an airport in southern Lebanon that could be used as a launchpad for attacks against Israelis across the border. Speaking at a security conference hosted by Reichman University, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Iran has been building a runway just 12 miles from Israel’s northern border. Gallant displayed satellite photographs that he said showed the site, where the Iranian national flag a…
Israel reveals Iran building airport in Lebanon for terrorist attacks
Israel accused Iran on Monday of building an airport in southern Lebanon to be used as a launchpad for attacks against Israelis across the border, signaling a possible escalation in tensions between the regional foes. Subscribe to Israel Hayom's daily newsletter and never miss our top stories! Speaking at a high-profile security conference hosted by Reichman University near Tel Aviv, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed Iran has been building a…
Israel Sees South Lebanon Airport as Iran-Backed Springboard for Attacks
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant accused Iran on Monday of setting up an airport in southern Lebanon to enable attacks against Israel. Israel is troubled by arch-foe Iran's nuclear program, missile buildup and support for militants in the region. The most powerful group, the Lebanese Hezbollah, fought a war with Israel in 2006. But this year, several incidents have taken place along the border, and angry words have been exchanged. In televi…
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