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Israeli Security Agencies Recruit Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis to Counter Iranian Espionage Efforts
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 18, 2026
What happened
Israeli security agencies report increased Iranian attempts to recruit ultra-Orthodox Israelis for espionage using financial incentives. In response, Shin Bet and police enlisted rabbis to warn the community, with over 60 indictments filed against suspected collaborators from diverse backgrounds, including at least nine ultra-Orthodox individuals.
- 01Iranian intelligence targets Israeli ultra-Orthodox citizens for espionage via social media financial lures.
- 02Shin Bet and police enlisted ultra-Orthodox rabbis to warn their communities directly.
- 03Over 60 indictments filed against Israeli citizens suspected of aiding Iran, including nine ultra-Orthodox.
- 04Most recruits are motivated by financial distress, not ideology, according to security officials.
- 05Rabbis and community leaders produce Yiddish warnings to reach insular ultra-Orthodox audiences.
- 06The ultra-Orthodox community initially shocked but now actively combats Iranian recruitment attempts.
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