Israeli Arab Arrested for Spying for Iran on Ideological Grounds
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Shin Bet and Israel Police arrested Wisam Ghaleb Saleh Awad, an Israeli Arab from Mazra'a, for allegedly spying for Iran. He is suspected of photographing strategic sites, military bases, and police stations for Iranian intelligence, motivated by ideology and not payment. An indictment is expected to be filed against him.
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- Wisam Ghaleb Saleh Awad, an Israeli Arab, was arrested for allegedly spying for Iran.
- He is accused of photographing strategic sites, military bases, and police stations for Iranian intelligence.
- The suspect allegedly acted out of ideological motivation and solidarity with terrorist groups.
- Awad initiated contact with Iranian handlers via Telegram without seeking financial compensation.
- An indictment is expected to be filed against him by the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office.
The Shin Bet and Israel Police have arrested Wisam Ghaleb Saleh Awad, a resident of Mazra'a, on suspicion of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence. According to the investigation, Awad initiated contact with his handlers via Telegram, motivated by ideology and without seeking financial reward. He allegedly photographed strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations in Israel for the Iranian operatives.
The investigation revealed that Awad expressed solidarity with terrorist organizations, including Hezbollah. He is suspected of having been tasked by his Iranian contacts to document various sites in Israel, including strategic installations, military bases, and police stations, providing their coordinates for future use.
Awad was apprehended last month during a joint operation by the Shin Bet and the Northern District's Major Crimes Unit. During the investigation, police searched his home, seizing phones and computers. His detention has been extended multiple times to allow for the completion of investigative actions and evidence gathering.
With the investigation concluded, the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office is expected to file an indictment against Awad at the Haifa Magistrate's Court, along with a request to keep him in custody until the legal proceedings are completed. Both the police and the Shin Bet emphasized the seriousness with which they view Israeli citizens engaging in activities for Iran and vowed to continue efforts to locate and thwart espionage activities that endanger national security.
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