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Israelis spying for Iran

Police arrest an ambulance driver in northern Israel on suspicion of espionage for Iran in June 2026. (Israel Police)
July 30, 2026, 3:17 pm
Ambulance driver charged with Iran espionage, allegedly spied on Herzog and Smotrich
Prosecutors say Amir Hisham Mohammad Titi, 34, sent his Iranian handler photos of top officials on hospital visit, also documented former defense minister Gallant’s neighborhood
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative. A criminal in handcuffs. (Yakobchuk Olena/ iStock, by Getty Images)
July 29, 2026, 4:57 pm
‘I know a lot’: Veteran of secret IDF unit charged with spying for Iran
Security authorities says suspect held for ‘contact with a foreign agent and attempted delivery of information for benefit of the enemy’
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: An ultra-Orthodox jewish man uses a laptop. (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)
July 18, 2026, 9:56 pm
Authorities said enlisting rabbis, influencers to warn Haredim against spying for Iran
NY Times reports on Israeli efforts to stop citizens’ cooperation with Iranian intelligence; 9 community members are among dozens who have been charged with espionage so far
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A person holding handcuffs in a Jerusalem court on November 21, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/ Flash90)
July 15, 2026, 11:48 am
IDF soldier sentenced to 5 years for spying on behalf of Iran during June 2025 war
Ruling takes into account that the soldier didn’t provide military intel, and that he ultimately cut off contact and reported the incident to his commanders
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: A police car is seen in Jaffa on November 8, 2025. (Israel Police)
July 3, 2026, 6:00 pm
US national studying at Jerusalem’s Mir yeshiva charged with spying for Iran
Eli Levon, 21, allegedly sent pictures via Telegram of city sites including Central Bus Station, and hid a flash drive in a restaurant, in exchange for $1,400 in cryptocurrency
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A suspect is handcuffed in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
June 30, 2026, 10:38 pm
20-year-old US citizen arrested in Jerusalem, to be charged with spying for Iran
Police say the man took photos, videos of ‘sensitive sites’ on handler’s behalf, earned hundreds of dollars for espionage before his arrest
By Charlie Summers
Motorbikes drive near the residence where the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shown on a banner, was killed in US and Israeli strikes on February 28, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
June 8, 2026, 10:43 am
Bat Yam man to be charged with working for Iranian intelligence
Police, Shin Bet say suspect in his 30s had been in contact with Iranian agent for five months before his arrest in May; indictment expected in coming days
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative: Prison guards operate in a special wing of the Damon Prison established for Israelis accused of spying for Iran, in the Druze town of Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel, July 1, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 31, 2026, 2:25 pm
Supreme Court extends jail term of convicted Iran-backed terror cell member
Court adds year to sentence of Nazareth resident Hamad Hammadi, raising it to 7, after prosecutor argued spate of recent Iran espionage cases creates special need for deterrence
By Jeremy Sharon
General view of the Israel Police Lahav 433 major crimes unit headquarters in the city of Lod on April 2, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 28, 2026, 12:53 am
Major crimes detective questioned on suspicion of contact with Iranian agent
Officer in Lahav 433 unit placed under house arrest following interrogation; suspect insists he reported approach to his superiors after Iranian national reached out to him 6 months ago
By Charlie Summers
View of the Ashdod port in southern Israel, June 9, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
May 14, 2026, 5:59 pm
Tira resident accused of spying for Iran, refusing payment, urging missiles on hometown
Prosecutors allege Ahmad Da’as acted out of deep ‘hatred’ for Israel, sent Iranian agent information on military base, Ashdod port and power station, as well Tira municipality
By Charlie Summers
An image of text messages apparently sent from Iran to Israelis calling on them to cooperate with the Islamic Republic on May 12, 2026 (Israel Police)
May 12, 2026, 1:54 pm
Iran sends mass text message to Israelis, inviting them to share intelligence
Hebrew-language notifications urge recipients to ‘build your future’ by contacting Iranian embassies; Israel’s Cyber Directorate urges against clicking on any included links
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's Daily Briefing. (ToI)
April 26, 2026, 1:28 pm
Daily Briefing April 26 – As both sides keep striking, is there still a Lebanon ceasefire?
Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses the IDF’s readiness with regard to Iran, a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon, and two IAF technicians who spied for the Iranian regime
By Jessica Steinberg and Emanuel Fabian
An Israeli Air Force technician inspects a fighter jet before taking off for a major wave of strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, April 8, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 23, 2026, 4:46 pm
2 IDF aircraft mechanics charged with spying for Iran, leaking fighter jet info
Pair, serving at Tel Nof Airbase, sent diagram of aircraft engine, photos of aviation instructor to Iranian handler in one of the most serious incidents in a spate of espionage attempts
By Emanuel Fabian and Charlie Summers
Palestinians look on as trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrive in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on February 1, 2026. (Bashar Taleb / AFP)
April 20, 2026, 10:17 pm
Several military and police officers charged with corruption in multiple cases
7 IDF and police officers accused of money laundering as cops seize NIS 50 million; IDF officer charged for smuggling goods to Gaza
By Emanuel Fabian and Jeremy Sharon
A woman waves Iran's national flag in front of a giant billboard reading 'The Strait of Hormuz remains closed' at the Revolution Square in Tehran on April 12, 2026. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
April 20, 2026, 1:33 pm
Two young men charged with spying for Iran
19-year-old kept contact with Iranian agent even after ‘threatening messages’ sent to his family members, bought ticket to meet his handler in Dubai
By Charlie Summers
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