# Naftali Bennett

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## Timeline

- **2026-10**: Expected Israeli Election — General election anticipated, with Bennett and other opposition figures campaigning against Netanyahu.
- **2026-06-25**: Public Revelation — Bennett discloses the operation at a conference in Jerusalem, criticizing Netanyahu for abandoning the plan and missing a strategic opportunity.
- **2026-02**: Tripartite Conflict Begins — War between Iran, the United States, and Israel commences, heightening the need for resilient communication channels inside Iran.
- **2026-01**: Deadly Protests and Internet Shutdowns — Mass demonstrations erupt in Iran; authorities impose widespread internet blackouts to suppress dissident communication.
- **2022-06**: Bennett Leaves Office — Netanyahu returns to power, and according to Bennett, the Starlink program is subsequently halted by the new government.
- **2021**: Covert Starlink Smuggling Plan Initiated — During his premiership, Naftali Bennett launches a plan to secretly procure and deploy tens of thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran to support future protesters.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Israel Smuggled 20,000+ Starlink Units into Iran: Ex-PM's Covert Op Revealed
2026-06-28 07:12:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 15

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett disclosed a plan to smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran to bypass state internet shutdowns. The operation was halted by Netanyahu's government, missing a critical window during 2026 protests. This revelation highlights the escalating weaponization of commercial LEO satellite services in geopolitical conflicts.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/israel-starlink-smuggling-iran-covert-operation

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