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US, Israel fear leak of tech secrets from unexploded bomb in Beirut

MEMO | December 1, 2025

US and Israeli officials have reportedly demanded the Lebanese government to urgently secure the transfer of an unexploded Israeli air bomb in the southern suburbs of Beirut to its possession, fearing it might fall into the hands of Russia or China and allow them access to its advanced military technology.

According to the Hebrew newspaper Ma’ariv, unnamed sources say the bomb is a smart glide munition, model GBU-39B, manufactured by the US firm Boeing, and was used by the Israeli Air Force in a strike targeting Hitham Ali Tabtaba’i — described as the chief of staff of Hezbollah — within the group’s stronghold in southern Beirut.

Ma’ariv adds that although the bomb was used in the assassination attempt, it did not explode for reasons that remain unclear, and remained relatively intact at the scene of the attack. This has raised concern in Washington about the possibility that foreign powers — specifically Russia or China — could recover it and study its technology.

The report notes that the bomb carries a warhead “exceptionally powerful for its weight”, as well as guidance systems and technology not currently believed to be held by Moscow or Beijing — making its recovery a priority for the United States.

December 1, 2025 - Posted by | War Crimes, Wars for Israel | , , ,

1 Comment »

  1. The blatant effrontery of these zionazi cvnts who are DEMANDING the return of the unexploded bomb in case it falls into Russian or Chinese hands is absolutely astounding!!!

    Hopefully, the bomb is now well on its way to Moscow/Beijing and after meticulous study, will return to the zionist maggotory in Israel, with more of them, as payback! Russia must keep a few extras for Washington and the invasion fleet of the coast of Venezuela.

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    loongtip's avatar Comment by loongtip | December 1, 2025 | Reply


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