Israeli Citizen Arrested for Spying for Iran, Photographing Military Sites
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli police and the Shin Bet arrested Wissam Ghalib Saleh Awad from Al-Mazra'a village on suspicion of spying for Iran. He allegedly contacted Iranian intelligence, photographed military bases and strategic sites, and provided the information to his handlers. An indictment is expected to be filed against him on November 15, 2026.
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- An Israeli citizen was arrested for allegedly spying for Iran and photographing military sites.
- The suspect, Wissam Ghalib Saleh Awad, is accused of contacting Iranian intelligence via Telegram.
- He allegedly photographed strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations.
- The suspect acted out of ideological motives and a desire for revenge, not for money.
- An indictment is expected to be filed against him on November 15, 2026.
Israeli police and the Shin Bet security agency announced on Sunday the arrest of an Israeli citizen from the village of Al-Mazra'a in the northern region. The suspect, Wissam Ghalib Saleh Awad, is accused of contacting Iranian intelligence, photographing strategic facilities and military bases, and gathering intelligence for them. He allegedly initiated contact with Iranian entities via Telegram, offering his services due to ideological motives and a desire for revenge, without financial compensation. He also expressed sympathy for armed groups, including Hezbollah.
Investigations revealed that the suspect carried out tasks that included photographing strategic installations, military bases, and police stations, and transmitting the images and geographic coordinates to his handlers for future use. The investigation began last month through cooperation between the Shin Bet and the Central Unit in the Asher region, leading to the suspect's arrest and the seizure of mobile phones and computers from his home.
The Haifa District Prosecutor's Office is scheduled to file a serious indictment against the detainee in the Central Court on Sunday morning, November 15, 2026.