Spy Convicted of Aiding Iran Receives Record 13.5-Year Sentence
A court has sentenced Alexander Granovsky to 13.5 years in prison for severe espionage offenses on behalf of Iran, marking the harshest penalty yet in such cases. Granovsky was convicted of documenting power stations and the vicinity of Benny Gantz's residence, then transmitting this information to an Iranian agent.
In addition to espionage, Granovsky carried out sabotage acts under his handlers' direction. These included setting fire to nine vehicles, spray-painting graffiti, and instructing others to destroy IDF uniforms. He also acted as an intermediary, identifying individuals with criminal records who were then recruited for further violent acts.
The court's decision reflects the gravity of the charges and the significant threat posed by Granovsky's actions to national security.
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