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Bennett Claims Israel Smuggled Starlink Units into Iran for Protesters

6/23/2026

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Naftali Bennett said Israel secretly smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink receivers into Iran five years ago.
He said the devices were meant to let protesters coordinate online after Iranian authorities repeatedly shut down internet during unrest.
Netanyahu’s office declined to comment on the alleged smuggling operation.
Bennett, now heading a right-wing opposition party, used the claim to criticize Netanyahu’s competence.
He also urged regional cooperation to overthrow Iran’s government.

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Naftali Bennett said Israel secretly smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink receivers into Iran five years ago.
He said the devices were meant to let protesters coordinate online after Iranian authorities repeatedly shut down internet during unrest.
Netanyahu’s office declined to comment on the alleged smuggling operation.
Bennett, now heading a right-wing opposition party, used the claim to criticize Netanyahu’s competence.
He also urged regional cooperation to overthrow Iran’s government.