Israeli arrested for working as Iranian agent
4 sources · updated 1 day ago
Summary
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What happened
- A 25-year-old Israeli resident of Baqah al-Gharbiyya was arrested on suspicion of working for Iranian intelligence, according to the Shin Bet and police.
Maariv
Israel Hayom
Arutz Sheva
- According to security agencies, he made contact online with an Iranian intelligence operative and carried out tasks for payment.
- The Shin Bet and police said this is another case in which Iranian intelligence recruited Israeli citizens to advance activities against the state.
Why it matters
Israeli security officials view Israeli citizens' involvement in foreign intelligence operations as a serious threat to national security.Maariv
Israel Hayom
Who is covering this
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More coverage
- Israeli suspected of recruitment by Iran over network contact, tasks and payment
- Shin Bet and police: Resident of Baqah al-Gharbiyya carried out missions for Iranian intelligence
- Tasks for money: 25-year-old suspected of working for Iran
Who reported it first
Israel National News · Oct 2, 8:51 AM UTC