Israeli Arab Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Iran
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
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- Israeli citizen arrested for suspected spying for Iran.
- Suspect allegedly communicated online and performed tasks for payment.
- Shin Bet and police are continuing their investigation.
- Charges of contact with a foreign agent are expected.
- The suspect is from Baqa al-Gharbiyya.
Israeli security forces have arrested a 25-year-old Israeli citizen, Mohammed Fahmi Mohammed Khalaf, from the town of Baqa al-Gharbiyya, on suspicion of contacting Iranian elements and carrying out assignments under their direction. The Shin Bet and Israeli police announced the arrest on October 2, 2026. According to the investigation, Khalaf maintained online contact with a hostile group in recent weeks, performing various tasks for monetary compensation. Authorities suspect his activities were linked to Iranian agent operations. The Shin Bet and police stated that the investigation is ongoing, and the prosecution intends to charge Khalaf with establishing contact with a foreign agent. Details regarding the nature of the assignments he allegedly completed have not yet been disclosed, and the circumstances and charges will be further evaluated in court.
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