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Tel Aviv man arrested for suspected spying for Iran after filming rocket site in Ramat Gan

Investigators say suspect photographed sites including the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Abramovitz Park and a rocket impact site in Ramat Gan, allegedly receiving thousands of shekels in cryptocurrency for carrying out the assignments

Meir Turgeman | 11.10.25

Man charged with spying for Iran, tasked with tracking Ben-Gvir

Yosef Ein Eli, 23, allegedly received thousands of shekels to collect intelligence for Iranian operatives on hotels, IDF soldiers and senior officials in latest case of Israelis charged with espionage since Gaza war began

Yoav Zitun, Meir Turgeman | 11.02.25

Remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen may be handed over to Israel soon, Arab report

More than 60 years after the Israeli spy was executed, Saudi newspaper Al-Hadath reports the remains buried in Syria may arrive in Israel; I hope that before I die, Eli will have a grave here," his widow Nadia said in May, after many of his belongings were seized in a secret Mossad operation

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 10.12.25

The Soviet spy who infiltrated Mossad and founded IDF's mental health program

Ze’ev Avni, born Wolf Goldstein, was a Soviet spy who secretly infiltrated Israel’s Mossad in the 1950s; After years in prison, he renounced communism, became a psychologist, and helped establish the IDF’s mental health system

Liran Friedmann | 10.11.25

איציק דניאל מיכאלי, שוקי ידידיה ומיכאל מור

Israeli startup develops spy-tech enabling secure global communication for agents anywhere

Commcrete raised $29M to expand its ultra-compact tactical satellite communication tech, enabling secure voice and data transfer from anywhere on Earth; system is already in use by global militaries, intelligence agencies and rescue teams

Tal Shahaf | 10.01.25

Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel during largest wave of executions in decades

Iran accused the man, who worked on 'sensitive telecommunications projects,' of meeting with Mossad officials; The execution came after Iran vowed to confront its enemies after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program this weekend

AP | 09.29.25

יעקב פרל, החשוד בריגול עבור איראן, בדיון בעניינו בבית משפט השלום בתל אביב

Satmar Hasid indicted in Iran spy plot, filmed IDF chief’s home and scouted Ben-Gvir

Prosecutors say Yaakov Perl, 49, filmed ex-military chief’s home and scouted security around National Security Minister Ben-Gvir for Iranian handler; suspect allegedly received $15,000 and sought to recruit others before arrest

Or Hadar, Roy Rubinstein | 09.26.25

Israeli-American charged with spying for Iran, tracking Ben-Gvir and ex-IDF chief

Indictment expected to be filed against Yaakov Perl, 49, a dual US-Israeli citizen who lived in Morocco; prosecutors say he sought asylum in Iran, then spied for Tehran by photographing sites and collecting intelligence on senior Israeli officials

Yoav Zitun | 09.25.25

Why does Israel launch its satellites against Earth's rotation?

Unlike most satellites launched east to ride Earth’s rotation, Israel sends its satellites west over the Mediterranean, gaining unique surveillance angles despite higher fuel costs and technical challenges

Moshe Glantz | 09.03.25

The launch that caused panic: Ofek 19 spy satellite is on its way to space

Residents in central Israel reported what appeared to be the launch of an interceptor from the area of Palmachim air base; the Defense Ministry later announced the successful launch of a 'radar observation satellite with enhanced capabilities'; This is what it looked like

Yoav Zitun | 09.03.25

Palestinian woman from Hebron area admits to spying for Iran: 'Highly sensitive case'

Woman, 24, from Beit Ummar near Hebron, was arrested by the IDF and the police on suspicion of having had contacts with an Iranian agent and carrying out various tasks for him; During her interrogation, she fully admitted to the charges against her, and her detention was extended; The Shin Bet is involved, and a gag order has been imposed on the affair.

Idan Bloemhof | 08.18.25

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

Iranian authorities say man recruited by Mossad provided Israel with intel on nuclear scientist assassinated during 12-day war in June

AFP | 08.06.25

Iranian-born Israeli accused of sharing IDF intel with Tehran in fresh spy case

Indictment says suspect revealed identity of Iranian sailor who allegedly aided Israel and shared drone flight paths to Iran; he maintained a relationship with an Iranian woman and met regime officials with her

Roy Rubinstein | 07.27.25

Iran suspects 'Israeli sabotage' after country rocked by mysterious explosions and fires

Iranian authorities have publicly dismissed the incidents as coincidences or blamed them on aging infrastructure

Ynetnews | 07.23.25

Photographing military bases, burning IDF uniforms: Israeli indicted for spying for Iran

Be’er Yaakov native Or Baylin faces charges for carrying out missions for Iran, including vandalism, surveillance and arson over four-month period in exchange for money

Roy Rubinstein | 07.10.25

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