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Lebanese Committee Denounces Israel’s Cyber Activities as “Acts of Aggression”

The Committee on Assessing the Dangers of the Israeli Telecom Towers Directed Toward Lebanese Territory reported to the Parliament of Lebanon that Israel is waging “cyber war” on the nation, according to Press TV.

Specifically, Press TV reports, the Israeli regime penetrated the Internet systems and telecom networks of the Lebanese Army and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).  The committee also assessed that Israel has expanded its surveillance network in thirty-nine border locations with the additions of more towers and antennae.

The Lebanese Committee denounced Israel’s activities as violations of Lebanese sovereignty, right to privacy, and security, and called such acts “aggression” against Lebanon.

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