Northern Israel Man to Be Charged with Spying for Iran
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
An indictment is being filed against Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad, a resident of northern Israel, for allegedly photographing strategic sites and police stations for Iranian intelligence. Awad was arrested by police and the Shin Bet after initiating contact with Iranian agents via Telegram, offering his services for ideological reasons and expressing support for terrorist groups. The investigation found he transmitted sensitive information to his handlers. He faces charges of espionage and a request for detention until the end of legal proceedings.
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- Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad of northern Israel faces espionage charges for photographing sites for Iran.
- He allegedly contacted Iranian intelligence via Telegram and offered services for ideological reasons.
- Awad is accused of photographing military bases and police stations for Iranian handlers.
- He expressed solidarity with terrorist organizations like Hezbollah during his activities.
- Police and Shin Bet arrested Awad and seized his electronic devices.
- The Haifa District Prosecution will file the indictment and seek detention until trial.
The prosecution is set to file an indictment on Sunday against Wisam Galeb Saleh Awad, a resident of Mazra'a in northern Israel, for photographing and collecting intelligence for Iranian intelligence agencies. Awad was arrested by the police and the Shin Bet following an investigation that began last month on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent and carrying out acts detrimental to state security.
During the operation, investigators from the "Asher" Major Crimes Unit, along with additional security forces, raided Awad's home, arrested him, and seized mobile phones and computers. Investigation findings revealed that Awad initiated contact with Iranian elements via the Telegram app, offering his services for ideological reasons, motivated by a desire for revenge and without any financial compensation. He expressed solidarity with terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.
As part of his activities, he carried out missions that included photographing strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations, and transmitting documentation and coordinates to his handlers for future use. Awad's detention was extended periodically. With the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of a solid evidentiary basis, the Haifa District Prosecution will 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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