Israeli Arab Arrested for Allegedly Spying for Iran
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
An Israeli citizen from Mazra'a, Wissam Galab Saleh Awad, has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran. He allegedly photographed strategic sites and military bases for Iranian intelligence operatives. The Shin Bet and police announced the arrest on Sunday, November 15, with an indictment expected to be filed in Haifa. Awad reportedly contacted Iranian handlers via Telegram for ideological reasons and expressed support for terror groups.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli citizen Wissam Galab Saleh Awad arrested for allegedly spying for Iran.
- Suspect allegedly photographed strategic sites and military bases for Iranian intelligence.
- Awad contacted Iranian handlers via Telegram for ideological reasons, not money.
- He expressed identification with terror groups including Hezbollah.
- An indictment is expected to be filed in Haifa on November 15.
An Israeli citizen from the northern town of Mazra'a was arrested on suspicion of gathering intelligence and photographing strategic sites for Iranian intelligence operatives. The Shin Bet and Israel Police announced the arrest on Sunday, November 15. The suspect, Wissam Galab Saleh Awad, an Israeli citizen, allegedly contacted Iranian handlers and provided them with documentation of strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations.
The Haifa District Prosecutor's Office is expected to file an indictment against Awad in the Haifa Magistrate's Court on Sunday, along with a request for his detention until the end of legal proceedings. The investigation, which began last month, was a joint effort between the Shin Bet and the Central Unit of the Asher District Police. Investigators searched Awad's home, seized mobile phones and computers, and made the arrest.
According to the investigation, Awad initiated contact with Iranian operatives via the Telegram app, offering his services for ideological reasons and a desire for revenge, without financial compensation. During his communications, the suspect expressed identification with terror organizations, including Hezbollah, the police and Shin Bet stated. He is suspected of photographing strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations, sending the documentation along with GPS coordinates of the sites to his handlers for future use.
Awad's detention was extended multiple times during the investigation. With its conclusion, the police and Shin Bet announced that sufficient evidence has been gathered to file an indictment against him.
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