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Israeli Spy Accused of Aiding Iran Alleges Abuse in Prison, Legal Review Underway
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Asher Benjamin Weiss, accused of spying for Iran, alleges harsh prison abuse by Israeli authorities. A court will review his petition on these claims. His defense exposed a key error in the timeline of evidence, leading to a downgraded charge against him.
- 01Asher Weiss, accused spy for Iran, alleges physical abuse and threats in Israeli prison.
- 02Supreme Court ordered his petition on prison conditions to be heard by District Court.
- 03Defense revealed a major error in computer search timing affecting evidence against Weiss.
- 04Original charge of passing info to enemy with intent was downgraded after timeline correction.
- 05Weiss filmed a nuclear scientist's home and sent footage to a foreign agent.
- 06Indictment amended to a lesser charge of passing info that could benefit the enemy.
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