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Israel Arrests 7 Israelis Suspected of Spying for Iran, Conducting 600 Missions

Oct 21, 2024, 11:13 AM

Israel has arrested seven Jewish Israelis on suspicion of spying for Iran. The suspects, including a deserter soldier and two minors, are accused of acting as Iranian agents during Israel's ongoing conflict. They reportedly conducted over 600 missions, gathering intelligence on military bases, which were subsequently targeted in Iranian missile attacks. The group, of Azeri origin, includes residents of Haifa and other northern areas of Israel. This case, described by the State Attorney's Office and Justice Ministry, includes a father and son and is one of the most serious espionage incidents in Israel's history.