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Ongoing Story· Day 59

Two Israeli Arabs Arrested for Alleged Foreign Intelligence Ties

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Northern Israel Man to Face Espionage Charges for Iran

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Wissam Ghaleb Saleh Awwad, from Mazra'a in northern Israel, faces espionage charges for allegedly working with Iranian intelligence. He is accused of photographing strategic sites and military bases for Iran, motivated by ideology and revenge. The Haifa District Attorney's Office will file an indictment and seeks his detention until trial.

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  • Wissam Ghaleb Saleh Awwad, from northern Israel, will be charged with espionage for Iran.
  • He allegedly photographed strategic facilities and military bases for Iranian intelligence.
  • Awwad initiated contact with Iranian operatives via the Telegram app.
  • His alleged motives included ideology, revenge, and identification with Hezbollah.
  • The Haifa District Attorney's Office is seeking his detention until the end of proceedings.
Northern Israel Man to Face Espionage Charges for Iran
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