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23-Year-Old Jerusalem Man Arrested for Espionage, Sabotage, and Terror Plot for Iran

Dec 17, 2024, 11:04 AM

Israeli authorities, including the Shin Bet security agency and police, have arrested Ardler Israel Amoyal, a 23-year-old resident of Jerusalem, on suspicion of conducting espionage and sabotage missions for Iran. Amoyal was allegedly in contact with Iranian intelligence elements through social media, where he was tasked with intelligence gathering, photographing specific locations, and even planning a terrorist attack in Israel. Among his activities, he spray-painted graffiti commemorating Yahya Sinwar, a deceased Hamas leader, in Tel Aviv, and filmed various areas in Jerusalem and Netanya. He was paid in cryptocurrency for his efforts, which included attempts to recruit others for further operations. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by Iranian intelligence to recruit Israeli citizens for espionage and terrorism, with Amoyal's actions driven by financial incentives.