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Ongoing Story· Day 59

Two Israeli Arabs Arrested for Alleged Foreign Intelligence Ties

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The Jerusalem PostSecurity

Northern Israel Man Indicted for Spying for Iran

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Wisam Galeb Salah Awad, a 50-year-old Israeli citizen from northern Israel, was indicted on Sunday for allegedly spying for Iran. Prosecutors claim he contacted Iranian agents on Telegram, offering to provide information for money and revenge over Gaza. He is accused of photographing sites including an IDF base approach, a police station, and a factory between July and October. The investigation was conducted by police and the Shin Bet, and Awad reportedly admitted to the alleged actions.

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  • Wisam Galeb Salah Awad, 50, indicted for allegedly spying for Iran and passing information to enemy agents.
  • Awad allegedly contacted Iranian agents on Telegram, offering services for money and revenge over Gaza.
  • He is accused of photographing an IDF base approach, a police station, and a factory in northern Israel.
  • The indictment includes charges of passing information to the enemy and contact with a foreign agent.
  • The investigation was a joint effort by Israeli police and the Shin Bet.
  • Awad reportedly admitted to the alleged conduct during questioning.
Northern Israel Man Indicted for Spying for Iran
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