Israel Arrests 7 Citizens Accused of Spying on Military Bases for Iran

Published on October 22, 2024

Seven Israeli citizens have been arrested on suspicion of spying on Israel’s military bases for Iranian intelligence in what is believed to be one of the most serious cases in the country, the Israel Police said on Monday. The seven individuals, including two minors, were residents of Haifa and the northern areas of the country. Police believed the suspects have been carrying out hundreds of security tasks for Iranian intelligence for over two years. Police said they gathered information under the direction of two Iranian intelligence agents known as “Alkhan” and “Oran” in exchange for “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in cryptocurrency....