29-Year-Old Alexander Granovsky Arrested in Petah Tikva for Espionage Activities Linked to Iran, Including Burning Vehicles and Filming Gantz’s Neighborhood

Dec 30, 2024, 12:22 PM

A 29-year-old resident of Petah Tikva, Alexander Granovsky, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage activities for Iran. According to the Shin Bet security agency and police, Granovsky is accused of conducting missions on behalf of foreign elements, including filming the neighborhood of former Israeli minister Benny Gantz and setting vehicles on fire. This arrest is part of a broader investigation into civilian plots allegedly orchestrated by Iran, which has raised concerns among Israeli security agencies about the recruitment of locals for espionage activities.