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Israel Kidnapped Iranian Generals Seeking Ron Arad, NYT Reports
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An investigation by The New York Times revealed that Israeli agents allegedly kidnapped and killed Iranian generals in an effort to locate missing airman Ron Arad. The report, citing numerous officials, suggests Israel's focus on Iran may have been misplaced, as evidence pointed to Arad's death in Lebanon. Despite intelligence suggesting Arad died in the 1990s, Israel continued operations, including a recent commando raid in Lebanon.
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- Israel allegedly kidnapped and killed Iranian generals while searching for missing airman Ron Arad.
- The New York Times investigation suggests Israel's focus on Iran for Arad's whereabouts may have been misguided.
- One operation involved kidnapping an Iranian general from Istanbul, who was later killed after unfruitful interrogations.
- Mustafa Dirani, captured by Israel, claimed an Iranian official said Iran's IRGC had taken Arad.
- A 2006 Shin Bet review concluded neither Iran nor Hezbollah held Arad, but this was largely ignored.
- A recent IDF commando raid in Lebanon aimed at finding Arad's remains was unsuccessful.
- An IDF commission determined Arad likely died in the 1990s due to denied medical treatment.
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