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Israeli air defense reservist accused of spying for Iran
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAn Israeli reservist who manned the Iron Dome air defense system was arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran and carrying out other security-related activities on behalf of the Islamic Republic, authorities say.
The suspect is named as Raz Cohen, a 26-year-old resident of Jerusalem.
A statement from police and Shin Bet alleges Cohen was in contact with Iranian agents for months, and carried out several missions for them, including passing sensitive information in exchange for money.
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