Israeli Arab Citizen Arrested for Alleged Espionage for Iran
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
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- An Israeli Arab citizen was arrested for allegedly spying for Iran.
- The suspect is accused of performing missions for Iranian intelligence for money.
- Authorities believe the goal was to facilitate terrorism against Israel.
- An indictment for contact with a foreign agent is expected.
- Police and Shin Bet urge public vigilance against online solicitations.
Israeli authorities have arrested a 25-year-old Arab Israeli citizen, Mohammed Pahami Mohammed Halaf, on suspicion of acting as an agent for Iranian intelligence. The Shin Bet internal security service and the Israeli police announced the arrest, stating that Halaf, a resident of Baqa al-Gharbiyye, is accused of communicating with "hostile entities" online and carrying out missions for payment.
The operation was a joint effort by the Asher sector's central unit, Lahav 433's cyber unit, and the Shin Bet. While the specific nature of the missions and the amounts paid were not disclosed, investigators believe Halaf was recruited by Iranian intelligence to facilitate terrorist activities against Israel.
Authorities stated that sufficient evidence has been gathered against Halaf. The Haifa District Prosecutor's Office was expected to file an indictment for contact with a foreign agent in the Haifa District Court on Friday.
In their joint statement, the police and Shin Bet emphasized the seriousness of any Israeli citizen's involvement in activities threatening national security. They pledged to continue efforts to thwart such threats and prosecute those involved. The agencies also urged the public to remain vigilant against online solicitations, avoid contact with unknown individuals, and report suspicious requests.
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