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Israeli military dumps Chinese cars
Israel is dumping Chinese vehicles it bought for its senior officers and their families, a perk to support career retention in military service. Up to 700 vehicles, most of them manufactured by China’s Chery Automobile Co. Ltd., will be replaced by early 2026. The Chery cars from China are seen as a significant security risk. […] The post Israeli military dumps Chinese cars appeared first on Asia Times.
The Israeli defense forces have recalled 700 Chinese cars, fearing that the sensors and cameras installed in the vehicles could be used to collect sensitive information.
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Security sources explained that certain Chinese vehicles have systems that include cameras, microphones, sensors, and connectivity technologies. • Security officials claim that there is a real concern about information leaks. • The Chinese embassy attacked: "All exported vehicles comply with Israeli regulations, data collection is a normal function in smart vehicles."
Israeli media reports that Chinese cars have begun being confiscated from Israeli army officers, citing the cars' alleged role in spying on their owners.
Some Chinese vehicles are equipped with cameras, microphones and sensors and are marked by Israeli intelligence services.
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