Israeli Ambulance Driver Charged with Spying for Iran, Transmitting Hospital Intelligence

Hisham Muhammad Titi, a 34-year-old resident of Baana, was indicted on Thursday for espionage activities on behalf of Iran. The indictment followed a joint operation last month by the Shin Bet and the Northern District Police, during which Titi was arrested by the tactical unit of the Border Police and subsequently interrogated. Investigations revealed that Titi exploited his role as an ambulance driver to gain unrestricted access to hospitals across Israel, where he collected and transmitted sensitive information and photographs regarding hospital operations during both routine and emergency conditions.

Among his activities, Titi documented a senior official during a hospital visit in northern Israel. Beyond his ambulance-related tasks, he was also tasked with gathering visual intelligence from various locations, including Rabin Square in Tel Aviv during a hostage awareness event, a demonstration in Haifa's Horev Center, and a settlement in the Sharon region where a high-ranking security figure resided. For these espionage activities, Titi received tens of thousands of shekels, transferred through family members' bank accounts and digital wallets.

Authorities from the police and Shin Bet described the case as a severe breach, highlighting that an Israeli citizen aided an enemy during wartime. The indictment was filed at the Haifa District Court with representation by attorney Yehuda Dayan from the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office. Security agencies have issued warnings to the public about enemy attempts to recruit Israeli citizens for covert or overt missions, urging vigilance against such recruitment efforts.