Northern Resident to Be Charged with Spying for Iran
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad, from northern Israel, was arrested for allegedly spying for Iran, photographing strategic sites and military bases. He reportedly contacted Iranian intelligence himself via Telegram, motivated by revenge and ideology, not money. An indictment is expected, with a request for his continued detention.
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- Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad arrested for allegedly spying for Iran.
- He allegedly photographed strategic facilities and military bases.
- Awad contacted Iranian intelligence via Telegram, offering services.
- Motivation cited was revenge and ideology, not financial gain.
- He expressed solidarity with Hezbollah.
- An indictment is expected with a request for detention until trial.
Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad, a resident of the northern village of Mazra'a, has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out intelligence gathering and photography missions for Iranian intelligence officials. The police and Shin Bet stated that the investigation revealed Awad initiated contact with Iranian officials via the Telegram app, offering his services out of ideological motivation. He reportedly acted out of a desire for revenge and without financial compensation, expressing solidarity with terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.
According to the suspicion, Awad photographed strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations, transmitting the documentation and coordinates to his handlers for future use. The Haifa District Prosecutor's Office is set to file an indictment against him and request his detention until the legal proceedings conclude.
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