Israel Providing Satellite Imagery And Other Intelligence On Islamic State To The U.S., Turkey, And Arab States

The launch of Israel's Ofek spy 7 satellite in June, 2007 Photo by Israel Aerospace Industries

Israel Provides Intelligence On Islamic State - Western Diplomat -- Reuters

* Israeli Defence Ministry declines comment
* Israel concerned Islamic State could reach its borders

JERUSALEM, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Israel has provided satellite imagery and other intelligence in support of the U.S.-led aerial campaign against Islamic State in Iraq, a Western diplomat said on Monday.

Once "scrubbed" of evidence of its Israeli origin, the information has often been shared by Washington with Arab and Turkish allies, the diplomat said.

Israel's Defence Ministry neither confirmed nor denied involvement in any international efforts against the militant group.

"We don't comment on any assistance by us, or if there is such assistance, in the fight against ISIS," said Yaacov Havakook, spokesman for ministry, using one of Islamic State's former names.

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