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IDF Soldier Charged With Spying for Iran, Leaking Interceptor Details

An IDF soldier was indicted on Thursday for alleged espionage for Iran after being arrested in September. The case involves claims that he passed sensitive military information in exchange for payment.

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What happened

01An IDF soldier was indicted on Thursday, October 29, after his September arrest on suspicion of spying for Iran.
02The military prosecution charged him with providing information to the enemy and contact with a foreign agent.
03According to the reports, he was in contact with Iranian handlers for about a year and knew who they were.
04He allegedly passed details on his unit, IDF readiness, call-ups, military bases and their coordinates.
05Several reports say he photographed interceptors, military vehicles and American refueling planes in Israel.
06Some reports say he also exposed details about fellow soldiers and commanders, and was offered money to travel to Iran.
07Several reports say the soldier’s detention was extended until November 12.
08Security bodies said the case was extremely serious and called on the public to watch for suspicious contacts.

The indictment was filed by the military prosecution after a joint investigation by the Shin Bet, Israel Police, Military Police and IDF security bodies. According to the reports, the soldier was in contact with Iranian handlers for about a year and knew who he was dealing with.

He is accused of providing information about his unit’s activity, IDF readiness, call-ups, military bases and their coordinates, and of photographing interceptors, military vehicles and American refueling planes in Israel. Some reports also say he shared details about fellow soldiers and commanders, and that he was offered money to travel to Iran.

The charges include providing information to the enemy with intent to harm state security and contact with a foreign agent. Several reports say his detention was extended until November 12. Security bodies described the case as very serious and urged vigilance against suspicious contacts.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 11 newsrooms. Updated 19:26