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Israel Accuses Iran of Funding Hezbollah via Airport

1/31/2025

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Israel has lodged a formal complaint with the U.S.-led ceasefire committee, accusing Iran of channeling millions to Hezbollah through Beirut International Airport. Israeli officials allege that Iranian diplomats and Turkish nationals are complicit in this cash smuggling. Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities insist they maintain tight security at the airport, yet worries linger about potential undetected illicit activities.

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Israel has lodged a formal complaint with the U.S.-led ceasefire committee, accusing Iran of channeling millions to Hezbollah through Beirut International Airport. Israeli officials allege that Iranian diplomats and Turkish nationals are complicit in this cash smuggling. Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities insist they maintain tight security at the airport, yet worries linger about potential undetected illicit activities.