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Israeli Defense Minister orders military to counter arms smuggling from Iran to Lebanon via Syria

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09-12-2024 | 01:09

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Israeli Defense Minister orders military to counter arms smuggling from Iran to Lebanon via Syria

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday that he has instructed the military to take action to prevent and disrupt the smuggling of weapons from Iran to Lebanon through Syrian territory.

He added that he ordered efforts to establish a security zone free of heavy strategic weapons and infrastructure that could threaten Israel.

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