Two German Nationals Arrested Near Israeli Prison Suspected of Espionage
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Two German citizens were arrested near Israel's Damon Prison on Saturday evening after being caught photographing the facility and other security sites across the country. A preliminary check of their phones revealed extensive documentation of security installations, prompting a security offense investigation. Police plan to seek an extension of their detention as the Shin Bet is reportedly involved in the probe, with the suspects' motives currently unknown.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two German nationals were arrested near Damon Prison for photographing the facility and other security sites.
- Their mobile phones contained additional footage of security installations across Israel.
- Police have launched a security offense investigation and plan to seek extended detention.
- The Shin Bet security agency is reportedly involved in the ongoing investigation.
- The suspects' motives for photographing the prison and other sites remain unclear.
Two German citizens were arrested on Saturday evening near the Damon Prison on Mount Carmel, after they were observed photographing the entrance to the facility. The prison holds security prisoners, among others. A preliminary check of their mobile phones revealed additional footage of other security installations and activities across Israel.
Following these findings, a security offense investigation has been launched, and police are expected to request an extension of their detention from the court on Sunday. The incident began when two prison guards noticed the individuals standing outside the prison and documenting its entrance with their phones. Additional prison guards were called to the scene, conducted an initial check of the suspects and their devices, and subsequently arrested them.
Reports indicate that some of the footage on their phones was taken at other security sites throughout the country. These discoveries have raised suspicions about the purpose of their visit to the prison and the circumstances under which the photos were taken. The Shin Bet security agency is reportedly involved in the investigation, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Damon Prison, located near Daliyat al-Karmel, primarily houses security prisoners, including minors. In recent years, it had a special wing for individuals accused of spying for Iran, known as "Wing 21," but this wing was reportedly closed and its inmates transferred to other facilities.
The motive behind the filming remains unclear, and it is unknown if the suspects were acting on behalf of a foreign entity or if the documentation was for other reasons. Police are continuing their investigation and have not released further details regarding the suspects' identities or their duration of stay in Israel.
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