Police arrest Jewish Israelis suspected of espionage on behalf of Iran
The identity of the two suspects, as well as further details into the investigation, are under an active gag order.
Two Jewish Israelis were arrested early on Sunday morning on suspicion of carrying out missions as Iranian agents, Israel Police and the Shin Bet stated.
Security forces from the Shin Bet and the YAMAM counter-terrorism unit jointly operated and detained the two, following a Lahav 433 investigation.
This is the latest of 22 separate cases of espionage on behalf of the Islamic Republic foiled by the Shin Bet and Israel Police since the October 7 massacre in 2023.
Iranian intelligence is actively attempting to recruit Israeli civilians to carry out missions it finds in its interest, a statement read, adding Tehran uses information gathered to harm the security of the State of Israel and its citizens.
Identity of suspects under gag order
The identity of the two suspects, as well as further details into the investigation, are under an active gag order as of Sunday evening.
