Arabic version: إسرائيل تساعد المتظاهرين الإيرانيين بأجهزة ستارلينك المهربة

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has admitted Israel smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink devices into Iran during his 2021–22 tenure to aid anti-government protesters during internet blackouts.

Bennett’s admission highlights the lengths to which Israel went to assist dissidents in Iran, where access to the internet is often restricted. The Starlink devices, known for providing satellite internet access, were intended to help protesters communicate and organize during periods of government-imposed internet shutdowns.

This revelation sheds light on the covert actions taken by Israel in its ongoing tensions with Iran. The move to smuggle technology into a rival nation underscores the strategic significance of information access in modern protests.

According to Al Jazeera, Bennett’s comments may influence the discourse surrounding international support for activists under oppressive regimes.