Northern Resident to Be Charged with Spying for Iran
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israeli security forces arrested Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad, an Israeli citizen from northern Israel, on suspicion of spying for Iran. He allegedly photographed strategic sites and military bases for Iranian intelligence, motivated by ideology and revenge. An indictment is expected to be filed on November 15, 2026, with a request for his detention until the end of legal proceedings.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Northern Israeli resident Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad arrested for allegedly spying for Iran.
- Suspect photographed strategic facilities and military bases for Iranian intelligence.
- Awad initiated contact with Iranian operatives via Telegram for ideological reasons.
- He expressed solidarity with Hezbollah and sought revenge without financial gain.
- An indictment is scheduled to be filed on November 15, 2026.
Israeli security forces have arrested a resident of northern Israel on suspicion of spying for Iran. The suspect, Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad, an Israeli citizen from Mazra'a in the Asher region, allegedly carried out intelligence gathering and photography missions for Iranian intelligence agents. The investigation, a joint effort between the Shin Bet and the Israel Police's Asher District Major Crimes Unit, began last month. Investigators searched Awad's home, seizing mobile phones and computers.
According to the findings, Awad initiated contact with Iranian operatives via the Telegram app, offering his services for ideological reasons and seeking revenge, without financial compensation. He reportedly expressed solidarity with terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.
During his alleged operation, Awad photographed strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations, transmitting the documentation and coordinates to his handlers for future use. His detention has been extended multiple times.
On November 15, 2026, following the completion of the investigation and the establishment of a solid evidentiary basis, the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office is set to file a severe indictment against him at the Haifa Magistrate's Court, along with a request for his detention until the proceedings conclude.
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