Israel Arrests 7 Citizens for Allegedly Running “Spy Network” for Iran

Israeli authorities have dismantled a “spy network” composed of seven Israeli citizens accused of working for Iran, according to a joint statement released by Israel Police and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) on Monday.

The individuals, all Jewish citizens from Haifa and other areas in northern Israel, were reportedly involved in “gathering sensitive information on IDF bases and energy infrastructure.” The statement noted that the alleged espionage activities took place over more than two years, during which the suspects conducted “extensive reconnaissance missions on IDF bases across the country.” These missions were financially rewarded, often through cryptocurrency payments.

The authorities emphasized that the arrests highlight Iran’s continued efforts to “recruit and exploit Israeli citizens for espionage and terrorism within Israel.” They also mentioned that an indictment against the suspects would be filed in the coming days.

These arrests come at a time when Israel is preparing for a retaliatory strike against Iran in response to Tehran’s missile attack on October 1, an incident for which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed Iran “will pay.”