Man Indicted for Colluding with Foreign Agent in Jerusalem

An indictment has been filed in the Jerusalem District Court against a man identified as Awida, who is accused of conspiring with a foreign agent. According to the indictment, filed by prosecutor Hadar Rubinstein of the Jerusalem District Prosecutor's Office, Awida sought to join a group called "The Resistance" about a year ago, where the foreign agent was active. The two reportedly corresponded every two weeks. During their communication, Awida was allegedly asked to photograph various locations in Jerusalem, including Jewish residential neighborhoods and security and police installations, in exchange for payment. At the agent's request, Awida also downloaded an encrypted messaging application to his phone. The indictment further states that the agent inquired whether Awida could install a camera on his electric bicycle to film discreetly. Awida indicated he was in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Although he agreed to photograph the mosque at one point, he did not carry out the task. Shortly before his arrest, when the agent again requested photos from the Al-Aqsa Mosque area or other locations, Awida did not respond and did not complete the mission. The prosecution has requested that Awida be detained until the conclusion of legal proceedings.