An Israeli citizen has been arrested on suspicion of intelligence-gathering at a Dead Sea hotel on Iran’s behalf, the Shin Bet and Israel Police say.
The 23-year-old suspect had worked at the hotel during the alleged espionage, in which he took photographs of the hotel’s premises and surrounding area, the security agencies say.
The exact circumstances of the suspect’s arrest are unclear, with police noting that their investigation is still ongoing.
The suspect represents one of dozens of Iranian espionage cases to be exposed over the past two years, as authorities intensify efforts to crack down on spies recruited online by Iranian agents.
Earlier this week, police announced they arrested two Holon residents suspected of photographing military bases and other locations in Israel for their Iranian handlers over the course of months.
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