Shocking claim about southern Cyprus… One plane after another took off towards Israel
According to the news of the British newspaper Declassified UK, which reports on the work of military and intelligence institutions, the British Ministry of Defense admitted that it carried out 17 military flights from the Akrotiri base, in the south of the Greek Cypriot part, to Tel Aviv between October 13-26.
However, according to data obtained by Declassified, 33 military flights, including C-17A transport aircraft, were carried out between Akrotiri and Tel Aviv in the same period. The Israeli A400 type transport plane, which could not be identified as having flown before the day the bombing of Gaza began, took off during this period.
Responding to questions from Declassified, the British Ministry of Defense stated that the planes were not sent for military aid but for diplomatic initiatives and evacuations from Britain, and in the news, “Revealing military aid may make Defense Minister Grant Shapps to be questioned at International Conference.” Criminal Court.” the evaluation was carried out.
It was stated in the news that no information could be found about what the planes carried, and it was shared that the C-17A had the capacity to carry 3 Black Hawk helicopters, 134 people and tanks, and that it had the potential to quickly deliver military force effective on the battlefield.
AMERICAN PLANES ALSO GO TO ISRAEL
In another report by Declassified, it was claimed that the Akrotiri base was used as an aid transportation hub for American aircraft, as well as the British Royal Air Force, to Israel.
According to the news, which claimed that the United States brought its military equipment from some of its bases in Europe to Akrotiri, dozens of American transport planes and helicopters flew from Akrotiri to Tel Aviv.
The news story claimed that no US military aircraft had flown to or from Akrotiri until two months before the conflict began on October 7, and some stories from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz were cited as evidence.
In response to Declassified’s claims, the US Department of Defense stated that while the United States continues to work with its international partners to reduce tensions in the region, ensure stability, and support humanitarian aid, it also sees these goals in the use of British bases.
While the news did not include information about what the United States was carrying to Israel, it was stated that American C-17 and C-130J Hercules aircraft were going to Israel.
It was also reported in the news that the C-130J Hercules has the capacity to transport almost 20 tons of materials and 128 people.
BRITISH BASE ALSO BECOMES A BASE FOR US INTELLIGENCE AIRCRAFT
According to another claim by Declassified, US intelligence flights are also conducted from Akrotiri.
The news claimed that the American reconnaissance fleet, which conducts spy flights, is permanently stationed in Akrotiri, where 129 American airmen are in preparation for operations in the Middle East.
The story claimed that intelligence obtained from US reconnaissance flights was shared with third countries, and that the third country in question was Israel, according to documents dated 2008 and 2013 released by WikiLeaks and the US National Security Agency employee. United, Edward Snowden.
THE MP’S PROPOSED QUESTION WAS BLOCKED
Following the allegations, Alba Party MP Kenny MacAskill submitted a series of questions to the Ministry of Defense to investigate Britain’s role in the conflicts and its support for Israel.
“Your question has been blocked by the Government,” said the email sent in response. MacAskill claimed his statements were included and said: “The Ministry of Defense has stated that it cannot comment on operational matters at this base.” He also noted that he received the response.
“This is completely unacceptable in a democracy,” MacAskill told Declassified. “There is a genocide happening in Gaza and we have a right to know what our government is doing.” He stressed that he had never experienced such an obstacle before.
MacAskill noted that the allegations raise the issue of involvement in war crimes and said, “Our government needs openness and transparency.” he made the assessment of it.
Source: Sozcu
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