According to news from the Declassified UK website, 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 side to Tel Aviv between October 13-26.
However, according to data obtained by Declassified, 33 military flights, including C-17A transport aircraft, were conducted between Akrotiri and Tel Aviv in the same period. An Israeli A400 transport aircraft took off during this period, which was unrecognizable as having flown before the day the bombing of Gaza began.
In response to Declassified’s questions, the British Ministry of Defense stated that the planes were not sent for military assistance, but rather for Britain’s diplomatic initiatives and evacuations, and in the news, “Disclosure of military aid may make Defense Secretary Grant Shapps vulnerable to questioning in the international court.” Criminal Court.” Evaluation conducted.
The news stated that no information was found about what the planes carry, and it was indicated that the C-17A plane has the ability to carry 3 Black Hawk helicopters, 134 personnel and a tank, and that it has the capacity to carry 3 Black Hawk helicopters, 134 personnel and a tank. Quickly carry effective military force to the battlefield.
American planes are also heading to Israel
In another report by Declassified, it was claimed that the Akrotiri base was used as an aid transport hub for US aircraft, as well as the RAF, to Israel.
According to the news that 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 made flights from Akrotiri to Tel Aviv.
The news claimed that no US military aircraft had flown to or from Akrotiri until two months before the conflict began on October 7, and some news from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz was cited as evidence.
In response to Declassified’s claims, the US Department of Defense stated that while the US continues to work with its international partners to reduce tensions in the region, ensure stability and support humanitarian aid, it also takes these objectives into account in using the British bases.
While the news did not include information about what the United States was carrying to Israel, it stated that American C-17 aircraft and C-130J Hercules aircraft were heading to Israel.
It has also been reported that the C-130J Hercules has the capacity to carry approximately 20 tons of material and 128 personnel.
The British base also became a base for American intelligence aircraft
According to another claim published by Declassified, US intelligence flights are also being carried out from Akrotiri.
The reports claimed that the American reconnaissance fleet, which conducts spy flights, is permanently stationed in Akrotiri, where 129 American pilots are stationed in preparation for operations in the Middle East.
The news reported that intelligence obtained from American reconnaissance flights was exchanged with third countries, and that the third country in question was Israel, according to documents dated 2008 and 2013 revealed by WikiLeaks and US National Security Agency employee Edward Snowden.
The motion to question the MP was blocked
Following the allegations, Alba MP Kenny MacAskill submitted a series of questions to the Ministry of Defense investigating Britain’s role in the conflicts and its support for Israel.
The email sent to him in response said: “Your question has been blocked by the government.” “The Department of Defense has stated that it cannot comment on operational issues at this base,” McCaskill said, noting that his remarks included. He also indicated that he had received the answer.
“This is absolutely unacceptable in a democracy,” McCaskill told Declassified. “Genocide is happening in Gaza, and we have a right to know what our government is doing.” He stressed that he had never faced such an obstacle before.
Noting that these allegations raise the issue of participation in war crimes, McCaskill said: “Our government needs to be open and transparent.” He made his assessment.
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