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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

Ex-Russian seduction spy reveals playbook to lure Silicon Valley geniuses for intelligence

Former spy Aliia Roza says Russian and Chinese operatives deploy seductive agents to charm tech elites, build emotional ties, and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting targets

News Agencies | 10.29.25

נשיא רוסיה פוטין עם נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג ב בייג'ינג

Chinese and Russian 'honeytrap' spies target US tech workers, report shows

US intelligence experts warn that China and Russia are using women posing as investors or partners to spy on American tech workers; A Times investigation exposes recruitment through LinkedIn, startup contests, and fake investments

Daniela Ginzburg | 10.24.25

האיום הישיר מטהרן - בתים של בכירים בעולם התקשורת איראן אינטרנשיונל ודובר צה"ל בפרסית צולמו

Iran doxxes, threatens journalists in Israel amid spy hunt

Tehran issues chilling warnings to reporters and analysts in Israel, accusing them of aiding a 'terror network' and sharing images of their homes; move follows reports of Iranian espionage efforts involving dozens of Israeli citizens

Itamar Eichner | 10.23.25

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

A member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard stands guard at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) square in downtown Tehran

Iran says it detained 21,000 suspects during the June war with Israel

Over 260 are suspected of spying for Israel and another 172 were arrested because of illegal filming, the Iranian police spokesperson says, adding that more than 1,000 roadblocks were set up across the country during the war

Ynet, Associated Press | 08.12.25

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

IDF soldier accused of spying for Iran, gave information for money

According to the indictment, the soldier sent the Iranians a video of interceptions and images of missile impacts in Israel—information he did not obtain through his military role

Elisha Ben Kimon, Shalev Kachlon | 07.17.25

How Iran built a spy ring in Israel and tested its agents' limits

Tehran reportedly tried building spy network in Israel before the war, offering money for minor tasks to groom assassins; one recruit agreed to kill a nuclear scientist; another, an Azerbaijani-Israeli, ran espionage as a 'family business'

Ynet | 07.06.25

China’s big brother is watching: How Chinese smart devices are spying inside Israel

It may sound like a Netflix thriller, but it's real: Chinese smart devices are sending user data to Beijing; Israel is only now responding, halting a Defense Ministry tender for Chinese cars amid warnings over Beijing's powerful data intel abilities

Israel Wullman | 07.05.25

איראן זוג מ צרפת פרסם הודאה כפויה והודה בריגול

Iran accuses French couple held in bombed prison, of spying for Israel

The couple jailed since May 2022 on suspicion of spying for France, now face new accusations and the risk of the death penalty; charges completely unfounded, says a French official

News Agencies | 07.03.25

Danish national held in Germany for spying for Iran, planning attacks against Jews

German prosecutors say the suspect surveilled Jewish institutions, property, identified potential targets on orders from IRGC Quds Force

Ynet | 07.01.25

Iranian spy threat grows: Police arrest couple for espionage amid flood of new cases

In joint statement with Shin Bet, police say Ra'anana couple, both in their 30s, to face court after alleged contact with Iranian handler uncovered

Raanan Ben-Zur | 07.01.25

Israel arrests three for allegedly aiding Iran in plotting attacks

Shin Bet says suspects agreed to collect grenade, carry out surveillance and plan assassination; one filmed military interception for Iranian handler, another pair arrested before flying abroad for mission training

Shalev Kachlon | 06.30.25