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How did Hezbollah lay its hands on vaccine vials from Israel?

The report said that Syrian officials made sure hundreds of thousands of vials would be handed over to Hezbollah members, who in turn have limited their administration only to supporters of the terrorist groups.

by  Daniel Siryoti
Published on  04-07-2021 17:52
Last modified: 04-07-2021 17:54
Iran warns US it 'cannot expect to stay safe'Reuters/Aziz Taher/File

A supporter of Hezbollah gestures as he holds a Hezbollah flag in Marjayoun, Lebanon | Photo: Reuters/Aziz Taher/File

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Vials of the Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik-V made their way from Israel to Hezbollah, the Saudi new outlet Elaph reported on Wednesday.

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According to the report, Israel bought some 1 million doses from Russia and had them handed over to the Syrian regime as part of the deal to secure the release of an Israeli woman who had crossed into Syria.

But instead of being used to vaccinate Syrians, many ended up in Lebanon and reached terrorist group Hezbollah, which is now offering them at a rate ranging from $38 to $40.

The report said that Syrian officials made sure hundreds of thousands of vials would be handed over to Hezbollah for free, and it, in turn, has begun administering them only to supporters of the terrorist group.

An intelligence official in Israel who reportedly spoke to the Saudi site said that millions of dollars went into the Shi'ite group's coffers due to this scheme, but it is now facing a backlash by Lebanese who feel that they are being denied access to the vaccine.

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